Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Commerce
Title R156 - Professional Licensing
Rule R156-20a - Environmental Health Scientist Act Rule
Section R156-20a-302 - Good Moral Character - Disqualifying Convictions
Current through Bulletin 2024-24, December 15, 2024
(1) When reviewing an application to determine the good moral character of an applicant as set forth in Section 58-20a-302 and whether the applicant has been involved in unprofessional conduct as set forth in Subsection 58-1-501(2)(c), the Division and the Board shall consider the applicant's criminal record as follows:
(2) An applicant who has a criminal conviction for a felony crime of violence may be considered ineligible for licensure for a period of seven years from the termination of parole, probation, judicial proceeding or date of incident, whichever is later.
(3) An applicant who has a criminal conviction for a felony involving a controlled substance may be considered ineligible for licensure for a period of five years from the termination of parole, probation, judicial proceeding or date of incident, whichever is later.
(4) An applicant who has a criminal conviction for any misdemeanor crime of violence or the use of a controlled substance may be considered ineligible for licensure for a period of three years from the termination of parole, probation, judicial proceeding or date of incident, whichever is later.
(5) Each application for licensure or renewal of licensure shall be considered in accordance with the requirements of Section R156-1-302.
(6) A person whose moral character is subject to review under this Section R156-20a-302 is not guaranteed licensure after allowing a specified period of time to pass after conviction.