The board conducts background checks on all applicants to ensure safe patient care. Since completion of a national criminal background check may require additional time, the board may issue a temporary practice permit when the applicant has met all other licensure requirements. The applicant must not be subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional license under this chapter.

(1) A temporary practice permit may be issued to an applicant who:

(a) Holds an unrestricted, active denturist license in another state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico that has substantially equivalent licensing standards to those in Washington state;

(b) Is not subject to denial of a license or issuance of a conditional or restricted license; and

(c) Does not have a criminal record in Washington.

(2) A temporary practice permit grants the individual the full denturist scope of practice.

(3) A temporary practice permit will not be renewed, reissued, or extended, unless related to a notice of decision as described in (b) of this subsection. A temporary practice permit expires when any one of the following occurs:

(a) The license is granted;

(b) A notice of decision on application is mailed to the applicant, unless the notice of decision specifically extends the duration of the temporary practice permit; or

(c) One hundred eighty days after the temporary practice permit is issued.

(4) To receive a temporary practice permit, the applicant shall:

(a) Submit the necessary application, fee(s), and documentation for the license as required in WAC 246-812-120;

(b) Meet all requirements and qualifications for the license, except the results from a fingerprint-based national background check, if required;

(c) Provide verification of having an active unrestricted denturist license from another state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico that has substantially equivalent licensing standards to those in Washington state; and

(d) Provide fingerprints, payment, and a written request for a temporary practice permit when the department notifies the applicant the national background check is required.