Bill Text: WV HB2486 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Using records of criminal conviction to disqualify a person from receiving a license for a profession or occupation
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: (Vetoed) 2019-03-27 - Vetoed by Governor 3/27/19 [HB2486 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2019-HB2486-Enrolled.html
WEST virginia legislature
2019 regular session
ENROLLED
Committee Substitute
for
House Bill 2486
By Delegates Shott, Foster, Kessinger and Pushkin
[Passed March 9, 2019; in effect ninety days from passage. ]
AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §30-1-22; and to amend and reenact §30-5-11, §30-5-11a, §30-10-8, §30-10-10, §30-13A-9, §30-13A-12, §30-20-8, §30-20-10, §30-21-7, §30-22-10, §30-23-9, §30-23-15, §30-23-17, §30-23-20, §30-25-8, §30-26-5, §30-26-13, §30-30-8, §30-30-10, §30-30-12, §30-30-14, §30-30-26, §30-31-8, §30-31-9, §30-38-12 and §30-39-6 of said code, all relating to the use of post-criminal conduct in professional and occupational initial licensure decision making; creating a rational nexus requirement between prior criminal conduct and initial licensure decision making; removing offenses described as one of moral turpitude as a basis for license denial unless the underlying crime bears a rational nexus to the occupation requiring licensure, certification or registration; limiting licensure disqualification; authorizing persons to petition licensure boards for a determination as to whether a person’s criminal record precludes licensure; and providing for rulemaking.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL STATE BOARDS OF EXAMINATION OR REGISTRATION REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER.
§30-1-22. Use of criminal records as disqualification of authorization to practice.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, except for the professions and occupations in §30-2-1 et seq., §30-3-1 et seq., §30-3E-1 et seq., §30-14-1 et seq., §30-18-1 et seq., and §30-29-1 et seq. of this code and where not in conflict with an existing compact or model act:
(a) Boards or licensing authorities referred to in this chapter may not disqualify an applicant for initial licensure, certification or registration because of a prior criminal conviction that has not been reversed unless that conviction is for a crime that bears a rational nexus to the occupation requiring licensure, certification, or registration.
(b) Because the term “moral turpitude” is vague and subject to inconsistent applications, boards or licensing authorities referred to in this chapter when making licensure, certification or registration determination may not rely upon the description of a crime as one of “moral turpitude” unless the underlying crime bears a rational nexus to the occupation requiring licensure, certification, or registration.
(c) If an applicant is disqualified for initial licensure, certification or registration because of a criminal conviction that has not been reversed, the board or licensing authority shall afford the applicant the opportunity to reapply for licensure, certification or registration after the expiration of five years from the date of conviction or date of release from the penalty that was imposed, whichever is later, if the individual has not been convicted of any other crime during that period of time: Provided, That convictions for violent or sexual offenses shall subject an individual to a longer period of disqualification, to be determined by the individual board or licensing authority.
(d) An individual with a criminal record who has not previously applied for licensure, certification, or registration may petition a board at any time for a determination of whether the individual’s criminal record will disqualify the individual from obtaining a license or other authorization to practice. This petition shall include sufficient details about the individual’s criminal record to enable the licensing authority to identify the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred, the date of the conviction, and the specific nature of the conviction. The licensing authority shall inform the individual of his or her standing within 60 days of receiving the petition from the applicant. The licensing authority may charge a fee to recoup its costs for each petition.
(e) Nothing in this section alters the standards and procedures each licensing authority uses for evaluating licensure, certification, or registration renewals.
(f) Every board subject to the provisions of this section shall propose rules or amendments to existing rules for legislative approval to comply with the provisions of this section. These rules or amendments to rules shall be proposed pursuant to the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code within the applicable time limit to be considered by the Legislature during its regular session in the year 2020.
fARTICLE 5. PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, PHARMACY INTERNS AND PHARMACIES.
§30-5-11. Registration of pharmacy technicians.
(a) To be eligible for registration as a pharmacy technician to assist in the practice of pharmacist care, the applicant shall:
(1) Submit a written application to the board;
(2) Pay the applicable fees;
(3) Have graduated from high school or obtained Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) or equivalent;
(4) Have:
(A) Graduated from a competency-based pharmacy technician education and training program as approved by legislative rule of the board;
(B) Completed a pharmacy-provided, competency-based education and training program approved by the board; or
(C) Obtained a national certification as a pharmacy technician and have practiced in another jurisdiction for a period of time as determined by the board.
(5) Have successfully passed an examination developed using nationally recognized and validated psychometric and pharmacy practice standards approved by the board;
(6) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered;
(7) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within 10 years preceding the date of application for license, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code.
(8) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted bears a rational nexus to the practice of pharmacist care, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(9) Have fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board in rule.
(b) A person whose license to practice pharmacist care has been denied, revoked, suspended, or restricted for disciplinary purposes in any jurisdiction is not eligible to be registered as a pharmacy technician.
(c) A person registered to assist in the practice pharmacist care issued by the board shall for all purposes be considered registered under this article and may renew pursuant to the provisions of this article.
§30-5-11a. Pharmacy technician trainee qualifications.
(a) To be eligible for registration as a pharmacy technician trainee to assist in the practice of pharmacist care, the applicant shall:
(1) Submit a written application to the board;
(2) Pay the applicable fees;
(3) (A) Have graduated from a high school or obtained a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), or equivalent;
(B) Be currently enrolled in a high school competency-based pharmacy technician education and training program;
(4) (A) Be currently enrolled in a competency-based pharmacy technician education and training program of a learning institution or training center approved by the board; or
(B) Be an employee of a pharmacy in an on-the-job competency-based pharmacy technician training program.
(5) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered;
(6) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within 10 years preceding the date of application for registration, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(7) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction which bears a rational nexus to the practice of pharmacist care, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(8) Have requested and submitted to the board the results of a fingerprint-based state and a national electronic criminal history records check.
(b) The rules, authorized duties, and unauthorized prohibitions as set out in §30-5-12 of this code for pharmacy technicians apply to pharmacy technician trainees.
(c) The board shall promulgate an emergency rule and legislative rule pursuant to §29A-2-1 et seq. of this code to authorize the requirements of this section to permit pharmacy technician trainee.
ARTICLE 10. VETERINARIANS.
§30-10-8. Requirements for Veterinary License.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice veterinary medicine under the provisions of this article, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) (A) Be a graduate of an accredited school approved by the board; or
(B) Be a graduate of a foreign veterinary school and hold a certificate of competence issued by a foreign veterinary graduate educational organization as approved by the board;
(3) Have passed the examinations required by the board;
(4) Be at least 18 years of age;
(5) Be a citizen of the United States or be eligible for employment in the United States; and
(6) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for licensure which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(7) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction at any time if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the practice of veterinary medicine or animal abuse or neglect: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code.
(b) A person seeking a license under the provisions of this article shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay all applicable fees.
(c) An applicant from another jurisdiction shall comply with all the requirements of this article.
(d) A license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article and may be renewed under this article.
(e) An application for a license to practice veterinary medicine submitted to the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall be considered in conformity with the licensing provisions of this article and the rules promulgated thereunder in effect at the time of the submission of the application.
§30-10-10. Requirements for a registered veterinary technician.
(a) To be eligible for a registration to practice veterinary technology under the provisions of this article, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Have a degree in veterinary technology from an accredited school, approved by the board;
(3) Have passed the examinations required by the board;
(4) Be at least 18 years of age;
(5) Be a citizen of the United States or be eligible for employment in the United States; and
(6) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for registration which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(7) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction at any time if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the practice of veterinary technology or animal abuse or neglect: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(b) A person seeking registration under the provisions of this article shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay all applicable fees.
(c) A person registered to practice veterinary technology issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall for all purposes be considered registered under this article and may renew pursuant to the provisions of this article.
ARTICLE 13A. LAND SURVEYORS.
§30-13A-9. Surveying license requirements.
(a) The board shall issue a surveying license to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Is of good moral character;
(2) Is at least 18 years of age;
(3) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States;
(4) Holds a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
(5) Has not been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application of license which conviction remains unreversed; Provided; That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by §30-1-22.
(6) Has completed all of one of the education, experience, and examination requirements set out in §30-13A-8 of this code.
(b) An application for a surveying license shall be made on forms provided by the board and include the following:
(1) Name and address of the applicant;
(2) Applicants education and experience;
(3) Location and date of passage of all the examinations;
(4) Names of five persons for reference, at least three of whom shall be licensees or persons authorized in another jurisdiction to engage in the practice of surveying, and who have knowledge of the applicant's work; and
(5) Any other information the board prescribes.
(c) An applicant shall pay all the applicable fees.
(d) A license to practice surveying issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license to practice surveying issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
§30-13A-12. Surveyor intern requirements.
(a) To be recognized as a surveyor intern by the board, a person who meets the following requirements:
(1) Is of good moral character;
(2) Is at least 18 years of age;
(3) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States;
(4) Holds a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(5) Has not been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application of license which conviction remains unreversed; Provided; That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by §30-1-22 of this code.
(6) Has completed one of the education requirements set out in §30-13A-8 of this code; and
(7) Has passed an examination in the fundamentals of land surveying.
(b) A surveyor intern must pass the principles and practice of land surveying examination and the West Virginia examination within 10 years of passing the fundamentals of land surveying examination. If the examinations are not passed within 10 years, then the surveyor intern must retake the fundamentals of land surveying examination.
ARTICLE 20. PHYSICAL THERAPISTS.
§30-20-8. License to practice physical therapy.
(a) To be eligible for a license to engage in the practice of physical therapy, the applicant must:
(1) Submit an application to the board;
(2) Be at least 18 years of age;
(3) Be of good moral character;
(4) Have graduated from an accredited school of physical therapy approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or a successor organization;
(5) Pass a national examination as approved by the board;
(6) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered;
(7) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within 10 years preceding the date of application for license which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(8) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of physical therapy, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(9) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.
(b) A physical therapist shall use the letters “PT” immediately following his or her name to designate licensure under this article.
(c) A license to practice physical therapy issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, is considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2010, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
§30-20-10. License to act as a physical therapist assistant.
(a) To be eligible for a license to act as a physical therapist assistant, the applicant must:
(1) Submit an application to the board;
(2) Be at least 18 years of age;
(3) Be of good moral character;
(4) Have graduated from a two-year college level education program for physical therapist assistants which meets the standards established by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and the board;
(5) Have passed the examination approved by the board for a license to act as a physical therapist assistant;
(6) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered;
(7) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within 10 years preceding the date of application for license which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(8) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of physical therapy, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(9) Meet any other requirements established by the board.
(b) A physical therapist assistant shall use the letters “PTA” immediately following his or her name to designate licensure under this article.
(c) A license to act as a physical therapist assistant issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, is considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2010, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
ARTICLE 21. PSYCHOLOGISTS; SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
§30-21-7. Qualifications of applicants; exceptions; applications; fee.
(a) To be eligible for a license to engage in the practice of psychology, the applicant must:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Be of good moral character;
(3) Be a holder of a doctor of philosophy degree or its equivalent or a masters degree in psychology from an accredited institution of higher learning, with adequate course study at such institution in psychology, the adequacy of any such course study to be determined by the board;
(4) When the degree held is a doctor of philosophy degree or its equivalent, at least 1,800 hours must be a predoctoral internship in the performance of any of the psychological services described in §30-21-2(e) of this code, including those activities excluded from the definition of the term practice of psychology in said subdivision (e), and, when the degree held is a masters degree, have at least five years’ experience subsequent to receiving said degree in the performance of any of the psychological services described in said subdivision (e), including those activities excluded from the definition of the term “practice of psychology” in said subdivision (e);
(5) Have passed the examination prescribed by the board, which examination shall cover the basic subject matter of psychology and psychological skills and techniques;
(6) Not have been convicted of a felony Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22of this code; and
(7) Not, within the next preceding six months, have taken and failed to pass the examination required by subdivision (5), subsection (a) of this section.
(b) The following persons shall be eligible for a license to engage in the practice of psychology without examination:
(1) Any applicant who holds a doctor of philosophy degree or its equivalent from an institution of higher learning, with adequate course study at such institution in psychology and who is a diplomate of the “American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology”; and
(2) Any person who holds a license or certificate to engage in the practice of psychology issued by any other state, the requirements for which license or certificate are found by the board to be at least as great as those provided in this article.
(c) Any person who is engaged in the practice of psychology in this state, or is engaged in any of the activities described in §30-21-2(e)(1), 30-21-2(e)(2), or §30-21-2(e)(3) of this code, in this state, on the effective date of this article and has been so engaged for a period of two consecutive years immediately prior thereto shall be eligible for a license to engage in the practice of psychology without examination and without meeting the requirements of subdivision (4), subsection (a) of this section, if application for such license is made within six months after the effective date of this article and if such person meets the requirements of subdivisions (1), (2), (3) and (6), subsection (a) of this section: Provided, That an equivalent of a masters degree in psychology may be considered by the board, only for the purpose of this subsection (c), as meeting the requirements of subdivision (3), subsection (a) of this section.
(d) Any applicant for any such license shall submit an application therefor at such time (subject to the time limitation set forth in subsection (c) of this section), in such manner, on such forms and containing such information as the board may from time to time by reasonable rule and regulation prescribe, and pay to the board an application fee.
ARTICLE 22. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
§30-22-10. License requirements.
(a) The board shall issue a license to practice under the provisions of this article to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Is of good moral character;
(2) Is at least 18 years of age;
(3) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States;
(4) Has not had his or her application for a license to practice as a landscape architect refused in any state of the United States;
(5) Has not had his or her license to practice landscape architecture suspended or revoked in any state of the United States; and
(6) Has completed the licensure requirements set out in this article and the rules promulgated hereunder.
(b) The board may issue a license to practice under the provisions of this article to an applicant who does not meet the licensure requirements set out in subdivisions (4) or (5) of subsection (a) of this section, but who does meet the licensure requirements established by rule by the board.
(c) An application for a license shall be made on forms prescribed by the board.
(d) An applicant shall pay all the applicable fees.
(e) A license to practice landscape architecture issued by the board prior to July 1, 2006, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license to practice landscape architecture issued prior to July 1, 2006, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
ARTICLE 23. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS.
§30-23-9. Requirements for Radiologic Technology license.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice Radiologic Technology, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(3) Have successfully completed an accredited program in Radiologic Technology, as determined by an accreditation body recognized by the board, from a school of Radiologic Technology that has been approved by the board;
(4) Have passed the examination prescribed by the board, which examination shall cover the basic subject matter of Radiologic Technology, skills and techniques; and
(5) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any state or the United States within five years preceding the date of application for licensure, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(6) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under the laws of any state or the United States at any time if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the practice of Medical Imaging, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code.
(b) A person seeking a Radiologic Technology license shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay the license fee, which fee shall be returned to the applicant if the license application is denied.
(c) A Radiologic Technology license issued by the board prior to July 1, 2009, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article.
§30-23-15. Requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologist license
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice Nuclear Medicine Technology, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(3) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any state or the United States within five years preceding the date of application for licensure, which conviction remains unreversed;
(4) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony under the laws of any state or the United States if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the practice of Medical Imaging, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(5) Meet one of the following qualifications:
(A) Have a baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the physical or biological sciences pertaining to the Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy profession;
(B) Have a baccalaureate or associate degree in other disciplines of Medical Imaging with successful completion of courses in the following areas: college algebra, physics or chemistry, human anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety;
(C) National certification as a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT);
(D) National certification as a Registered Radiographer (ARRT (R));
(E) National certification as a Registered Radiographer specializing in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT (N)); or
(F) National certification as a Radiation Therapist (ARRT (T)); and
(6) Pass an examination which has been approved by the board, with a minimum passing score of 75 percent, which examination shall cover the basic subject matter of medical imaging, radiation safety, skills and techniques as it pertains to Nuclear Medicine.
(b) A person seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technology license shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay the license fee, which fee shall be returned to the applicant if the license application is denied.
(c) A Nuclear Medicine Technology license issued by the board prior to July 1, 2007, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a Nuclear Medicine Technology license issued prior to July 1, 2007, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
§30-23-17. Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist license.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(3) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any state or the United States within five years preceding the date of application for licensure, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(4) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony under the laws of any state or the United States if the offense for which the applicant was convicted practice of Medical Imaging, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(5) Meet one of the following qualifications:
(A) Have a baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the physical or biological sciences pertaining to the Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy profession;
(B) Have a baccalaureate or associate degree in other disciplines of Medical Imaging with successful completion of courses in the following areas: college algebra, physics or chemistry, human anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety;
(C) National certification as a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT);
(D) National certification as a Registered Radiographer (ARRT (R));
(E) National certification as a Registered Radiographer specializing in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT (N));
(F) National certification as a Radiation Therapist (ARRT(T)); or
(G) National certification as an MRI technologist (ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT); and
(6) Pass an examination which has been approved by the board, with a minimum passing score of 75 percent, which examination shall cover the basic subject matter of Medical Imaging, radiation safety, skills and techniques as it pertains to Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
(b) A person seeking a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay the license fee, which fee shall be returned to the applicant if the license application is denied.
(c) A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license issued by the board prior to July 1, 2007, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology license issued prior to July 1, 2007, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
§30-23-20. Requirements for Podiatric Medical Assistant permit.
(a) To be eligible for a Podiatric Medical Assistant permit to perform podiatric radiographs, the applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(3) Pass a written examination for certification from the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants (ASPMA);
(4) Maintain an active certification in the American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants (ASPMA) and meet all requirements of that organization including the continuing education requirements; and
(5) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any state or the United States within five years preceding the date of application for licensure, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(6) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony under the laws of any state or the United States if the offense for which the applicant was convicted related to the practice of Radiologic Technology, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code.
(b) A person seeking a Podiatric Medical Assistant permit shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay the permit fee, which fee shall be returned to the applicant if the permit application is denied.
Upon application for renewal, the permittee shall submit documentation of an active certification in ASPMA and payment of a renewal fee.
(c) A Podiatric Medical Assistant permit issued by the board prior to July 1, 2007, shall for all purposes be considered a permit issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a Podiatric Medical Assistant permit issued prior to July 1, 2007, must renew the permit pursuant to the provisions of this article.
ARTICLE 25. NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS.
§30-25-8. Qualifications for license; exceptions; application; fees.
(a) To be eligible for a license to engage in the practice of nursing home administration, the applicant must:
(1) Submit an application to the board;
(2) Be of good moral character;
(3) Obtain a baccalaureate degree;
(4) Pass a state and national examination as approved by the board;
(5) Complete the required experience as prescribed by the board;
(6) Successfully complete a criminal background check, through the West Virginia State Police and the National Criminal Investigative Center;
(7) Successfully complete a Health Integrity Protection Data Bank check;
(8) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered;
(9) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within 10 years preceding the date of application for license which conviction remains unreversed; (10) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of nursing home administration, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(11) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.
(b) A license issued by the board prior to July 1, 2010, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2010, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
ARTICLE 26. HEARING-AID DEALERS AND FITTERS.
§30-26-5. Application for licenses; qualifications of applicants; fees; duties of the board with respect thereto.
Each person desiring to obtain a license from the board to engage in the practice of dealing in or fitting of hearing aids shall make application to the board. The application shall be made in such manner and form as prescribed by the board and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee. The application shall state under oath that the applicant:
(1) Intends to maintain a permanent office or place of business in this state or that the applicant has at the time of application a permanent office or place of business in another state within a reasonable commuting distance from this state. The board shall determine and prescribe by regulation the term “reasonable distance” as used herein;
(2) Is a person of good moral character;
(3) Is 18 years of age or older;
(4) Has an education equivalent to a four-year course in an accredited high school; and
(5) Is free of chronic infectious or contagious diseases.
Any person who fails to meet any of the standards set forth in the next preceding paragraph shall not be eligible or qualified to take the examination nor shall any such person be eligible or qualified to engage in the practice of dealing in or fitting of hearing aids.
The board, after first determining that the applicant is qualified and eligible in every respect to take the examination, shall notify the applicant that he or she has fulfilled all of the qualifications and eligibility requirements as required by this section and shall advise him or her of the date, time, and place for him or her to appear to be examined as required by the provisions of this article and the regulations promulgated by the board pursuant to this article.
The board, with the aid and assistance of the department, shall give at least one annual examination of the type required by this article and may give such additional examinations, at such times and places, as the board and the department may deem proper, giving consideration to the number of applications.
§30-26-13. Refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of license or trainee permit; false and deceptive advertising.
(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke any license or trainee permit for any combination of the following causes: Violation of a rule or regulation governing the ethical practice of dealing in or fitting of hearing aids promulgated by the board under the authority granted by this article; conviction of a felony, as shown by a certified copy of the record of the court wherein such conviction was had after such conviction has become final; the obtaining of or the attempt to obtain a license, money, or any other thing of value, by fraudulent misrepresentation; malpractice; continued practice of dealing in or fitting of hearing aids by a person knowingly having a chronic infectious or contagious disease; habitual drunkenness or addiction to the use of a controlled substance as defined in §60-1-101 et seq. of this code; advertising, practicing or attempting to practice under a name other than ones own; advertising by means of or selling by the use of knowingly false or deceptive statements: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code.
(b) False and deceptive advertisement shall constitute unethical practice and the board, by rules and regulations, may regulate and proscribe acts considered by it to be false and deceptive advertisement.
The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this subsection shall include prohibitions against: (1) Advertising a particular model or type of hearing aid for sale when purchasers or prospective purchasers responding to the advertisement cannot purchase the advertised model or type, where it is established that the purpose of the advertisement is to obtain prospects for the sale of a different model or type than that advertised; (2) representing that the service or advice of a person licensed to practice medicine will be used or made available in the selection, fitting, adjustment, maintenance, or repair of hearing aids when that is not true, or using the words “doctor”, “clinic”, or similar words, abbreviations, or symbols which tend to connote the medical profession when such use is not accurate; and (3) advertising a manufacturers product or using a manufacturers name or trademark which implies a relationship with the manufacturer that does not exist or using the words “audiologist”, “state licensed clinic”, “state registered", “state certified”, or “state approved”, or any other term, abbreviation, or symbol when it would falsely give the impression that service is being provided by persons holding a degree in audiology or trained in clinical audiology, or that licensees service has been recommended by the state when such is not the case.
(c) The refusal to issue or renew a license or trainee permit, or the suspension or revocation of a license or trainee permit by the board must have the concurrence of a majority of the members of the board.
ARTICLE 30. SOCIAL WORKERS.
§30-30-8. License to practice as an independent clinical social worker.
To be eligible for a license to practice as an independent clinical social worker, the applicant must:
(1) Submit an application to the board;
(2) Be at least 18 years of age;
(3) Be of good moral character;
(4) Have obtained a masters degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education that included a concentration of clinically-oriented course work as defined by the board;
(5) Have completed a supervised clinical field placement at the graduate level, or post-masters clinical training that is found by the board to be equivalent;
(6) Have practiced clinical social work for at least two years in full-time employment, or 3,000 under the supervision of an independent clinical social worker, or clinical supervision that is found by the board to be equivalent;
(7) Have passed an examination approved by the board;
(8) Have satisfied the board that he or she merits the public trust by providing the board with three letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant;
(9) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in an acknowledged substance abuse treatment and/or recovery program may be considered;
(10) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for license which conviction remains unreversed;
(11) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of social work, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(12) Meet any other requirements established by the board.
§30-30-10. License to practice as a certified social worker.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice as certified social worker, the applicant must:
(1) Submit an application to the board;
(2) Be at least 18 years of age;
(3) Be of good moral character;
(4) Have obtained a masters degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education;
(5) Have practiced social work for at least two-years post-masters experience in full-time employment or earned 3,000 hours of post-master’s social work experience;
(6) Have passed an examination approved by the board;
(7) Have satisfied the board that he or she merits the public trust by providing the board with three letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant;
(8) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in an acknowledged substance abuse treatment and/or recovery program may be considered;
(9) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for license which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(10) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of social work, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(11) Meet other additional requirements as established by the board.
(b) A certified social worker may engage in the practice of clinical social work, if that certified social worker has:
(1) Obtained a masters degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education that included a concentration of clinically-oriented course work as defined by the board;
(2) Has completed a supervised clinical field placement at the graduate level, or post-master's clinical training that is found by the board to be equivalent;
(3) Has contracted, in writing, with a licensed clinical social worker who shall assume responsibility for and supervise the certified social workers practice as directed by the board by promulgation of legislative rules;
(4) Is an employee of an institution or organization in which the certified social worker has no direct or indirect interest other than employment.
(c) A certified social worker may not practice clinical social work until his or her contract has been approved by the board and shall cease the practice of clinical social work immediately upon the termination of the contract. At the termination of the contract, the certified social worker shall apply for licensure as a licensed clinical social worker or request an extension of the contract from the board.
§30-30-12. License to practice as a licensed graduate social worker.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice as a graduate social worker, the applicant must:
(1) Submit an application to the board;
(2) Be at least 18 years of age;
(3) Be of good moral character;
(4) Have obtained a master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education;
(5) Have passed an examination approved by the board;
(6) Have satisfied the board that he or she merits the public trust by providing the board with three letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant;
(7) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in an acknowledged substance abuse treatment and/or recovery program may be considered;
(8) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for license which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(9) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of social work, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(10) Meet any other requirements established by the board.
(b) A licensed graduate social worker may engage in the practice of clinical social work, if he or she has:
(1) Obtained a masters degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education that included a concentration of clinically oriented course work as defined by the board;
(2) Has completed a supervised clinical field placement at the graduate level, or post-master's clinical training that is found by the board to be equivalent;
(3) Has contracted, in writing, with a licensed clinical social worker who shall assume responsibility for and supervise the certified social worker's practice as directed by the board by promulgation of legislative rules;
(4) Be employed by an institution or organization in which the graduate social worker has no direct or indirect interest other than employment.
(c) A graduate social worker may not practice clinical social work until this contract has been approved by the board and shall cease the practice of clinical social work immediately upon the termination of the contract. At the termination of the contract, the graduate social worker shall apply for licensure as a licensed independent clinical social worker or request an extension of the contract from the board.
§30-30-14. License to practice as a social worker.
To be eligible for a license to practice as a social worker, the applicant must:
(1) Submit an application to the board;
(2) Be at least 18 years of age;
(3) Be of good moral character;
(4) Have a baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the council on social work education;
(5) Have passed an examination approved by the board;
(6) Have satisfied the board that he or she merits the public trust by providing the board with three letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant;
(7) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser, as these terms are defined in 27A-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in an acknowledged substance abuse treatment and/or recovery program may be considered;
(8) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within five years preceding the date of application for license which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(9) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted related to the practice of social work, which conviction remains unreversed: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code; and
(10) Meet any other requirements established by the board.
§30-30-26. Complaints; investigations; due process procedure; grounds for disciplinary action.
(a) The board may upon its own motion based on credible information, and shall upon the written complaint of any person, cause an investigation to be made to determine whether grounds exist for disciplinary action under this article or the legislative rules promulgated pursuant to this article.
(b) Upon initiation or receipt of the complaint, the board shall provide a copy of the complaint to the licensee or permittee.
(c) After reviewing any information obtained through an investigation, the board shall determine if probable cause exists that the licensee or permittee has violated subsection (g) of this section or rules promulgated pursuant to this article.
(d) Upon a finding that probable cause exists that the licensee or permittee has violated subsection (g) of this section or rules promulgated pursuant to this article, the board may enter into a consent decree or hold a hearing for the suspension or revocation of the license or permit or the imposition of sanctions against the licensee or permittee. Any hearing shall be held in accordance with this article.
(e) Any member of the board or the administrator of the board may issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to obtain testimony and documents to aid in the investigation of allegations against any person regulated by the article.
(f) Any member of the board or its administrator may sign a consent decree or other legal document on behalf of the board.
(g) The board may, after notice and opportunity for hearing, deny or refuse to renew, suspend, restrict, or revoke the license or permit of, or impose probationary conditions upon or take disciplinary action against, any licensee or permittee for any of the following reasons once a violation has been proven by a preponderance of the evidence:
(1) Obtaining a license or permit by fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts;
(2) Being convicted of a felony: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(3) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct which placed the public at risk, as defined by legislative rule of the board;
(4) Intentional violation of a lawful order or legislative rule of the board;
(5) Having had a license or other authorization revoked or suspended, other disciplinary action taken, or an application for licensure or other authorization revoked or suspended by the proper authorities of another jurisdiction;
(6) Aiding or abetting unlicensed practice; or
(7) Engaging in an act while acting in a professional capacity which has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public.
(h) For the purposes of subsection (g) of this section, effective July 1, 2011, disciplinary action may include:
(1) Reprimand;
(2) Probation;
(3) Restrictions;
(4) Administrative fine, not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation;
(5) Mandatory attendance at continuing education seminars or other training;
(6) Practicing under supervision or other restriction; or
(7) Requiring the licensee or permittee to report to the board for periodic interviews for a specified period of time.
(i) In addition to any other sanction imposed, the board may require a licensee or permittee to pay the costs of the proceeding.
ARTICLE 31. LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS.
§30-31-8. Requirements for license to practice counseling.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice professional counseling, an applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Be at least 18 years of age;
(3) Be a citizen of the United States or be eligible for employment in the United States;
(4) Pay the applicable fee;
(5)(A)(i) Have earned a master's degree in an accredited counseling program or in a field closely related to an accredited counseling program as determined by the board or have received training equivalent to such degree as may be determined by the board; and
(ii) Have at least two years of supervised professional experience in counseling of such a nature as is designated by the board after earning a master's degree or equivalent; or
(B)(i) Have earned a doctorate degree in an accredited counseling program or in a field closely related to an accredited counseling program as determined by the board or have received training equivalent to such degree as may be determined by the board; and
(ii) Have at least one year of supervised professional experience in counseling of such a nature as is designated by the board after earning a doctorate degree or equivalent;
(6) Have passed a standardized national certification examination in counseling approved by the board;
(7) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code:
(A) If the applicant has never been convicted of a felony, the applicant shall submit letters of recommendation from three persons not related to the applicant and a sworn statement from the applicant stating that he or she has never been convicted of a felony; or
(B) If the applicant has been convicted of a felony, it is a rebuttable presumption that the applicant is unfit for licensure unless he or she submits competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of a licensed professional counselor as may be established by the production of:
(i) Documentary evidence including a copy of the relevant release or discharge order, evidence showing compliance with all conditions of probation or parole, evidence showing that at least one year has elapsed since release or discharge without subsequent conviction, and letters of reference from three persons who have been in contact with the applicant since his or her release or discharge; and
(ii) Any collateral evidence and testimony as may be requested by the board which shows the nature and seriousness of the crime, the circumstances relative to the crime or crimes committed and any mitigating circumstances or social conditions surrounding the crime or crimes and any other evidence necessary for the board to judge present fitness for licensure or whether licensure will enhance the likelihood that the applicant will commit the same or similar offenses;
(8) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser as these terms are defined in §27-1A-11 of this code: Provided, That an applicant who has had at least two continuous years of uninterrupted sobriety in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered; and
(9) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.
(b) A person who holds a license or other authorization to practice counseling issued by another state, the qualifications for which license or other authorization are determined by the board to be at least substantially equivalent to the license requirements in this article, is eligible for licensure.
(c) A person seeking licensure under the provisions of this section shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay all applicable fees. A person applying for licensure may elect for a temporary permit to utilize during the application process while the applicant takes the required examination. The temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed six months and may not be renewed. The fee for the temporary permit is $50. The permittee shall be supervised by an approved licensed professional supervisor while practicing under the temporary permit. Supervision hours completed under the temporary permit count as supervised professional experience as required for licensure under this section. The supervision requirements are the same as required with a provisional license as defined in section six of this article. The temporary permit may be revoked at any time by a majority vote of the board.
(d) A person who has been continually licensed under this article since 1987, pursuant to prior enactments permitting waiver of certain examination and other requirements, is eligible for renewal under the provisions of this article.
(e) A license to practice professional counseling issued by the board prior to July 1, 2009, shall for all purposes be considered a license issued under this article: Provided, That a person holding a license issued prior to July 1, 2009, must renew the license pursuant to the provisions of this article.
§30-31-9. Requirements for a license to practice marriage and family therapy.
(a) To be eligible for a license to practice marriage and family therapy, an applicant must:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Be at least 18 years of age;
(3) Be a citizen of the United States or be eligible for employment in the United States;
(4) Pay the applicable fee;
(5)(A)(i) Have earned a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs, or a comparable accrediting body as approved by the board, or in a field closely related to an accredited marriage and family therapy program as determined by the board, or have received training equivalent to such degree as may be determined by the board; and
(ii) Have at least two years of supervised professional experience in marriage and family therapy of such a nature as is designated by the board after earning a master's degree or equivalent; or
(B)(i) Have earned a doctorate degree in marriage and family therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs, or a comparable accrediting body as approved by the board, or in a field closely related to an accredited marriage and family therapy program as determined by the board, or have received training equivalent to such degree as may be determined by the board; and
(ii) Have at least one year of supervised professional experience in marriage and family therapy of such a nature as is designated by the board after earning a doctorate degree or equivalent;
(6) Have passed a standardized national certification examination in marriage and family therapy as approved by the board;
(7) Not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code:
(A) If the applicant has never been convicted of a felony, the applicant shall submit letters of recommendation from three persons not related to the applicant and a sworn statement from the applicant stating that he or she has never been convicted of a felony; or
(B) If the applicant has been convicted of a felony, it is a rebuttable presumption that the applicant is unfit for licensure unless he or she submits competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of a person licensed to practice marriage and family therapy as may be established by the production of:
(i) Documentary evidence including a copy of the relevant release or discharge order, evidence showing compliance with all conditions of probation or parole, evidence showing that at least one year has elapsed since release or discharge without subsequent conviction, and letters of reference from three persons who have been in contact with the applicant since his or her release or discharge; and
(ii) Any collateral evidence and testimony as may be requested by the board which shows the nature and seriousness of the crime, the circumstances relative to the crime or crimes committed and any mitigating circumstances or social conditions surrounding the crime or crimes, and any other evidence necessary for the board to judge present fitness for licensure or whether licensure will enhance the likelihood that the applicant will commit the same or similar offenses;
(8) Not be an alcohol or drug abuser as these terms are defined in §27-1A-1 of this code: Provided, That an applicant who has had at least two continuous years of uninterrupted sobriety in an active recovery process, which may, in the discretion of the board, be evidenced by participation in a 12-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered; and
(9) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.
(b) A person who holds a license or other authorization to practice marriage and family therapy issued by another state, the qualifications for which license or other authorization are determined by the board to be at least substantially equivalent to the license requirements in this article, is eligible for licensure.
(c) A person seeking licensure under the provisions of this section shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the board and pay all applicable fees. A person applying for licensure may elect for a temporary permit to utilize during the application process while the applicant takes the required examination. The temporary permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed six months and may not be renewed. The fee for the temporary permit is $50. The permittee shall be supervised by an approved licensed professional supervisor while practicing under the temporary permit. Supervision hours completed under the temporary permit count as supervised professional experience as required for licensure under this section. The supervision requirements are the same as required with a provisional license as defined in section six of this article. The temporary permit may be revoked at any time by a majority vote of the board.
(d) A person who is licensed for five years as of July 1, 2010, and has substantially similar qualifications as required by subdivisions (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)(A)(i) or (5)(B)(i), (7) and (8), subsection (a) of this section is eligible for a license to practice marriage and family therapy until July 1, 2012, and is eligible for renewal under section ten of this article.
ARTICLE 38. THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT.
§30-38-12. Refusal to issue or renew license or certification; suspension or revocation; grounds for disciplinary action.
(a) The following acts or omissions are grounds for disciplinary action, and the board may refuse to issue or renew a license or certification, or after issuance may suspend or revoke a license or certification, or impose disciplinary sanctions for:
(1) Procuring or attempting to procure license or certification under this article by knowingly making a false statement, submitting false information, or making a material misrepresentation in an application filed with the board, or procuring or attempting to procure a license or certification through fraud or misrepresentation;
(2) Paying money other than the fees provided for by this article to any member or employee of the board to procure a license or certification under this article;
(3) An act or omission in the practice of real estate appraising which constitutes dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation with the intent to substantially benefit the licensee or another person or with the intent to substantially injure another person;
(4) Entry of a final civil or criminal judgment against a licensee on grounds of fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in the making of an appraisal of real estate;
(5) Conviction, including a conviction based upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere of a crime which is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a person developing real estate appraisals and communicating real estate appraisals to others: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of §30-1-22 of this code;
(6) Making a false or misleading statement in that portion of a written appraisal report that deals with professional qualifications or in any testimony concerning professional qualifications;
(7) Violation of any section of this article, or any rule of the board;
(8) Violation of the confidential nature of governmental records to which a licensee gained access through employment or engagement as an appraiser by a governmental agency;
(9) Acceptance of a fee that is or was contingent upon the appraiser reporting a predetermined analysis, opinion, or conclusion, or is or was contingent upon the analysis, opinion, conclusion, or valuation reached, or upon the consequences resulting from the appraisal assignment;
(10) Failing to meet the minimum qualifications for state licensure or certification established by or pursuant to this article; or
(11) Failing or refusing without good cause to exercise reasonable diligence, or negligence or incompetence, in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal.
(b) Every person licensed or certified by the board has a duty to report to the board in a timely manner any known or observed violation of this article or the board's rules by any other person licensed or certified by the board.
ARTICLE 39. UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT.
§30-39-6. Certificate of registration; issuance or denial; renewal.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who complies with §30-39-5 of this code or whose application has been accepted under §30-39-5 of this code.
(b) The Secretary of State may refuse to issue a certificate of registration if the Secretary of State determines that the applicant has engaged in conduct that has a significant adverse effect on the applicant's fitness to act as an athlete agent. In making the determination, the Secretary of State may consider whether the applicant has:
(1) Been convicted of a crime that, if committed in this state, would be a felony;
(2) Made a materially false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent representation in the application or as an athlete agent;
(3) Engaged in conduct that would disqualify the applicant from serving in a fiduciary capacity;
(4) Engaged in conduct prohibited by §30-39-14 of this code;
(5) Had a registration or licensure as an athlete agent suspended, revoked, or denied, or been refused renewal of registration or licensure as an athlete agent in any state;
(6) Engaged in conduct the consequence of which was that a sanction, suspension, or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event was imposed on a student-athlete or educational institution; or
(7) Engaged in conduct that significantly adversely reflects on the applicant's credibility, honesty, or integrity.
(c) In making a determination under subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary of State shall consider:
(1) How recently the conduct occurred;
(2) The nature of the conduct and the context in which it occurred; and
(3) Any other relevant conduct of the applicant.
(d) An athlete agent may apply to renew a registration by submitting an application for renewal in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. An application filed under this section is a public record. The application for renewal must be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury and must contain current information on all matters required in an original registration.
(e) An individual who has submitted an application for renewal of registration or licensure in another state, in lieu of submitting an application for renewal in the form prescribed pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, may file a copy of the application for renewal and a valid certificate of registration or licensure from the other state. The Secretary of State shall accept the application for renewal from the other state as an application for renewal in this state if the application to the other state:
(1) Was submitted in the other state within six months next preceding the filing in this state and the applicant certifies the information contained in the application for renewal is current;
(2) Contains information substantially similar to or more comprehensive than that required in an application for renewal submitted in this state; and
(3) Was signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury.
(f) A certificate of registration or a renewal of a registration is valid for two years.
