(1) A person who already holds a license issued by the licensing authority who then enters active military service may notify the department to request their license be assigned military status. This allows the licensee to maintain their license in full force and effect while in military service.

(2) The licensing authority will convert an active licensee whose license is in good standing to military status when the licensee submits all of the following:

(a) A written request for military status due to entering active military service, including the expected duration of their deployment; and

(b) A copy of service orders verifying the licensee is an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States or the other services described in WAC 308-09-010(9).

(3) The licensee may obtain military status at any time the criteria in subsection (2) of this section are met. There is no fee required for military status. Portions of the current renewal fee will not be prorated or refunded.

(4) A military status license remains in full force and effect so long as the service continues and allows practice throughout the state of Washington unless sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked by the licensing authority.

(5) A military spouse or registered domestic partner with power of attorney can act as an agent for the military service member.