§16-68-14. Grandfathering of certified alcohol and drug counselors based on work experience and examination; certification renewal; fee.

Any person who is not certified by the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals as a substance abuse counselor on or before July 1, 2027, who: (1) Documents to the department that such person has a minimum of five years full-time or eight years part-time paid work experience, under supervision, as an alcohol and drug counselor; and (2) successfully passes a commissioner-approved examination no later than July 1, 2027, shall be deemed a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Any person so deemed shall renew such person's certification pursuant to this article for a fee set forth pursuant to §16-68-23 of this code.