Hardship Exemption
The deadline to request a one-time exemption of the license fee due to hardship has passed for the 2013 licensing year.
WSBA Bylaw Article III, Section H.5. provides for License Fee Exemptions Due to Hardship.
In case of proven extreme financial hardship, which must entail a current household income equal to or less than 200% of the federal poverty level as determined at the time of the application for hardship exemption, the Executive Director may grant a one-time exemption from payment of annual license fees by any Active member. Hardship exemptions are for one licensing period only, and a request must be submitted on or before February 1st of the year for which the exemption is requested. Denial of an exemption request is not appealable.
If you have any questions, you may contact Amy Christensen at 206-727-8243 or amyc@wsba.org.