Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) An individual seeking licensure by
examination as a locksmith shall make application to the Division, on forms
provided by the Division, at least 60 days prior to the examination. The
application form shall include questions necessary for the Division to
establish that the applicant meets the qualifications for licensure specified
in Section 30-10 of the Act.
b) The
passing score on the examination is 70 or above.
c) Upon notification of successful completion
of the examination, the applicant may apply to the Division for licensure. The
application shall include:
1) One of the
following:
A) Copy of the verification of
fingerprint processing from ISP or one of the ISP live scan vendors whose
equipment has been certified by ISP or a fingerprint vendor agency licensed by
the Division;
B) Out-of-state
residents unable to utilize the ISP fingerprint process may submit to ISP one
fingerprint card issued by ISP, accompanied by the fee specified by the vendor;
or
C) In lieu of fingerprints,
verification, on forms provided by the Division, of proof of retirement as a
peace officer, as defined in Section 5-10 of the Act, within 12 months prior to
application. The verification shall be signed by the applicant's
employer;
2) Proof of at
least $1,000,000 of general liability insurance held by the applicant as
evidenced by a certificate of insurance from the insurer; and
3) The required fees specified in Section
1240.570.
d) A successful examination score
shall be valid for 3 years. After 3 years the examination score will be void
and an applicant will be required to file a new application, meeting the
requirements at the time of the new application, and will be required to sit
for and pass the examination.
e) In
addition to any other requirements, an applicant for licensure shall meet the
following:
1) Has not been convicted of any
felony in any jurisdiction or at least 10 years have lapsed since the time of
full discharge from a sentence imposed for a felony conviction;
2) Is of good moral character. Good moral
character is a continuing requirement of licensure. Conviction of crimes other
than felonies may be used in determining moral character, but shall not
constitute an absolute bar to licensure, except when the applicant is a
registered sex offender;
3) Has not
been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be incompetent by
reason of mental or physical defect or disease, unless a court has subsequently
declared the applicant to be competent;
4) Is not suffering from dependence on
alcohol or from narcotic addiction or dependence;
5) Has not been dishonorably discharged from
the armed forces of the United States;
6) Submits his or her fingerprints, in
accordance with the provisions of the Act and this Part, including but not
limited to the payment of any required fees;
7) Has not violated any provision of the Act
or this Part.
