- (1) Under WAC 246-12-020, an initial credential issued within ninety days of the physician assistant's birthday does not expire until the physician assistant's next birthday.
- (2) A physician assistant must renew their license every two years on their birthday. Renewal fees are accepted no sooner than ninety days prior to the expiration date.
- (3) Each physician assistant will have two years to meet the continuing medical education requirements in WAC 246-918-180. The review period begins on the first birthday after receiving the initial license.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71A.150, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW and 2020 c 80. WSR 21-22-043, § 246-918-171, filed 10/27/21, effective 11/27/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050, chapter 18.71A RCW, and 2013 c 203. WSR 15-04-122, § 246-918-171, filed 2/3/15, effective 3/6/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.017, 18.130.050(1), 18.130.040(4), 18.130.050(12) and 18.130.340. WSR 99-23-090, § 246-918-171, filed 11/16/99, effective 1/1/00.]