This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Board of Chiropractic Examiners to create a legislative rule regarding the consideration of prior criminal convictions when making initial licensure determinations. Specifically, it references the legislative rule filed in the State Register on October 18, 2024, identified as 4 CSR 08, which outlines the parameters for how such convictions will be evaluated in the licensing process. The intent of this legislation is to provide clarity and structure to the licensure process for chiropractors, ensuring that the Board of Chiropractic Examiners has the authority to consider an applicant's criminal history in a standardized manner. This amendment aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing chiropractic practice in West Virginia while maintaining public safety and professional integrity.

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Introduced Version: 64-9-1