As used in this chapter: (1) “Criminal record” means any type of felony or misdemeanor conviction; (2) “License” means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by law or rule that is required for an individual to engage in a particular occupation or profession; and (3) “Licensing entity” means an office, […]
(a) An individual is not eligible to receive or hold a license issued by a licensing entity if that individual has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of any of the following offenses by any court in the State of Arkansas or of any similar offense by a court in another […]
(a) (1) An individual with a criminal record may petition a licensing entity at any time for a determination of whether the criminal record of the individual will disqualify the individual from licensure and whether or not he or she could obtain a waiver under § 17-3-102(b). (2) The petition shall include details on the […]
(a) A licensing entity shall adopt or amend rules necessary for the implementation of this chapter. (b) (1) When adopting or amending rules to implement this chapter, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f): (A) On or before January 1, 2020; or (B) If approval under […]
