This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Board of Occupational Therapy to establish a legislative rule regarding the consideration of prior criminal convictions when making initial licensure determinations. Specifically, it references the legislative rule identified as 13 CSR 08, which was filed in the State Register and modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. The bill aims to provide clarity and guidance on how prior criminal convictions will be evaluated in the licensing process for occupational therapists, ensuring that the Board has the authority to implement this rule effectively. This legislative change is intended to enhance the regulatory framework governing occupational therapy licensure in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 64-9-1