§ 73-77-9. Petition by individual to determine if criminal record is disqualifying; information licensing authority must provide individual denied license on basis of criminal record; burden of proof in hearing or litigation; applicability
Absent applicable state law, an individual with a criminal record may petition a licensing authority at any time for a determination of whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from obtaining a license. This petition shall include details on the individual’s criminal record. The licensing authority shall inform the individual of his standing […]
§ 73-77-11. Suspension or revocation of license
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no licensing authority shall suspend or revoke the license it has issued to any person who is: In default or delinquent in the payment of their student loans solely on the basis of such default or delinquency; or In default or delinquent in the satisfaction of the […]
§ 73-77-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Fresh Start Act of 2019.”
§ 73-77-5. Disqualification from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in occupation for which license is required on basis of prior conviction of crime prohibited; exceptions
Absent applicable state law, no person shall be disqualified from pursuing, practicing, or engaging in any occupation for which a license is required solely or in part because of a prior conviction of a crime, unless the crime for which an applicant was convicted directly relates to the duties and responsibilities for the licensed occupation. […]
§ 73-77-7. Use of certain vague or generic terms in licensing authority rulemaking prohibited; clear and convincing standard of proof to be used when examining factors to determine a disqualifying criminal conviction; applicability
Absent applicable state law, licensing authorities shall not have in any rulemaking for their qualifications for licensure vague or generic terms including, but not limited to, “moral turpitude,” “any felony,” and “good character.” Absent applicable state law, licensing authorities may only consider criminal records that are specific and directly related to the duties and responsibilities […]