W. Va. Code § 30-22-16: Temporary permits.

(a) Upon proper application and payment of the applicable fees, the board may issue a temporary permit, for a period of time not to exceed one year, to an applicant who has completed the educational and/or experience requirements set out in this article, but who has not taken the examination.

(b) The temporary permit expires thirty days after the board gives written notice to the permittee of the results of the first examination held following the issuance of the temporary permit.

(c) The temporary permit may not be renewed nor another temporary permit be issued to the same person.

(d) The temporary permit may be revoked for any reason which would justify the suspension, revocation, limitation or denial of a license.