Source: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=HB2486%20SUB%20ENG.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=2486
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Engrossed Version House Bill 2486 History
By Delegates Shott, Foster, Kessinger and Pushkin
[Introduced January 17, 2019; Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary]
A BILL 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, §30-14-11, §30-20-8, §30-20-10, §30-20A-5, §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 using records of criminal conviction to disqualify a person from receiving a license for a profession or occupation; requiring criminal offenses that can be used as a basis for disqualifying a person from initially applying for a license, certification or registration to bear a rational nexus to the occupation requiring licensure, limiting the time of disqualification for criminal offense; providing exceptions; providing petition process for individual with a criminal record to obtain determination of effect of a criminal record on ability to obtain a license; and requiring boards and licensing authorities to update legislative rules.
§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 articles two, eighteen and twenty-nine of this chapter and in order to conform with or remain in compliance with model acts:
(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.
(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.
(c) If an applicant is disqualified for 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 or 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 renewals.
(f) Every board 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.
ARTICLE 5. PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, PHARMCY INTERNS AND PHARMACIES.
(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 twelve-step program or other similar group or process, may be considered;
(7) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within ten 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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22.
(8) Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in any jurisdiction if the offense for which he or she was convicted bearing 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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(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.
(6) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within ten 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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(7) (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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(8) (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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22.
(7) (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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(8) (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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(6) (5) Has completed all of one of the education, experience and examination requirements set out in section eight of this article.
(6) (5) Has completed one of the education requirements set out in section eight of this article; and
(7) (6) Has passed an examination in the fundamentals of land surveying.
(3) (2) Violation of any provision of this article regulating the practice of osteopathic physicians and surgeons;
(4) (3) Fraud, misrepresentation or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure admission to practice;
(5) (4) Gross malpractice;
(6) (5) Advertising by means of knowingly false or deceptive statements;
(7) (6) Advertising, practicing or attempting to practice under a name other than one’s own;
(8) (7) Habitual drunkenness, or habitual addiction to the use of morphine, cocaine or other habit-forming drugs; or
(9) (8) Knowingly failing to report to the board any act of gross misconduct committed by another licensee of the board.
(7) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within ten 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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(1) Has been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(6) Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(5) (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;
(6) (5) Has not had his or her license to practice landscape architecture suspended or revoked in any state of the United States; and
(7) (6) Has completed the licensure requirements set out in this article and the rules promulgated hereunder.
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; 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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22.
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(2) Is a person of good moral character and that he or she has never been convicted of nor is presently under indictment for a crime involving moral turpitude;
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.
(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke any license or trainee permit for any one, or 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 chapter sixty-a of this code; advertising, practicing or attempting to practice under a name other than one's 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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22.
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 manufacturer's product or using a manufacturer's 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 licensee's service has been recommended by the state when such is not the case.
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(5) Have practiced social work for at least two-years post-master's experience in full-time employment or earned three thousand hours of post-masters’ social work experience;
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22; and
(2) Being convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
(7) Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude under the laws of any jurisdiction: Provided, That any consideration of prior criminal convictions shall be governed by the provisions of W.Va. Code §30-1-22:
(5) Conviction, including a conviction based upon a plea of guilty or nolo contender 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 W.Va. Code §30-1-22;
NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to remove barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records who seek licensure or certification in an occupation governed by this article, with certain exceptions.