West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 32 - Acupuncture
Title 32 - LEGISLATIVE RULE BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE
Series 32-16 - Consideration of Prior Criminal Convictions in Initial Licensure Determinations
Section 32-16-5 - Petition for licensure eligibility determination
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
5.1. An individual with a criminal record who has not previously applied for licensure may petition the board at any time for a determination of whether the individual's criminal record will disqualify the individual from obtaining a license.
5.2. The petition shall be submitted on an application form prescribed by the board and shall include sufficient details about the individual's criminal record to enable the board to identify the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred, the date of the convictionand the specific nature of the conviction.
5.3. The applicant may submit with the petition for licensure eligibility evidence of rehabilitation, letters of reference, and any other information the applicant deems relevant to show fitness and the ability to practice acupuncture.
5.4. The board shall provide the determination within 60 days of receiving the petition from the applicant.