West Virginia Code § 16-1-9g

Reciprocity in licensing for public water systems operators and
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wastewater operators.
(a) The commissioner shall grant certification to a public water systems operator or
wastewater operator certified by another jurisdiction, if the applicant:
(1) Is actively seeking, has been offered or has accepted employment which requires a
certified operator in West Virginia;
(2) Submits a completed application in a manner approved by the commissioner;
(3) Meets the educational and work experience requirements prescribed by the
commissioner through his rulemaking authority; and
(4) Demonstrates he or she has successfully passed ana examination, which is substantially
equivalent to the certification level sought in West Virginia, as determined by the
commissioner. l
(b) If the commissioner determines that the other jurisdiction's examination is not
equivalent, the water system operator or wastewater operator is required to successfully
complete the West Virginia certification examination applicable to the certification level
sought.
(c) Upon application to and approval by the commissioner, a certified public water system
may apply for a limited waiver. If approved, a limited waiver shall permit a certified public
water systems operator or wastewater operator to perform the tasks of an operator certified
one grade higher as a supplement to the certified public water system's staffing and
availability of the pri mary operator. A limited waiver shall only be granted to a certified
public water sVystem, if it has at least one certified public water system operator or
wastewater operator in the required class for its operation.

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