Bill > SB0117

This bill amends various sections of Title 58, Occupations and Professions, to update definitions, clarify licensing requirements, and adjust administrative procedures. Key changes include defining "license" to encompass various forms of authorization, clarifying the process for adjudicative proceedings by requiring at least three licensees to be consulted, and expanding the Division of Professional Licensing's access to Bureau of Criminal Identification records for background checks. It also modifies rules for licensure by endorsement, including the issuance of limited supervised training permits, and updates the timeframe for the division to determine if a criminal record would disqualify an applicant for licensure. The bill revises grounds for license denial and disciplinary actions, clarifies definitions of unlawful and unprofessional conduct, and adjusts penalties for violations. It also makes numerous technical amendments across various professional licensing acts, such as those for cosmetology, barbering, pharmacy, psychology, and chiropractic physicians, to ensure consistency and update requirements. Additionally, the bill addresses the controlled substance database, refining access rules and reporting procedures for prescribers and dispensers, and updates requirements for various health professions regarding criminal background checks and professional conduct.

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