36-1C-1. Definitions.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1)    "Administrator," the executive director, executive secretary, or other person designated as being responsible for a professional or occupational licensing's board, commission, or agency operation;

(2)    "Adverse action," a final decision by an administrator or agency to deny, condition, discipline, fine, limit, suspend, revoke, refuse to renew, or otherwise withhold a license. The term does not include emergency or temporary action against an applicant or licensee;

(3)    "Agency," a professional or occupational licensing board, commission, or agency set forth in title 36;

(4)    "Conviction," a plea of guilty, a verdict of guilty by a jury, a finding of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere or a similar plea which is accepted by a court;

(5)    "Criminal history," any criminal conviction, sentence, or judgment against a licensee or applicant;

(6)    "Complaint," an allegation of a violation of the laws or rules of a professional or occupational licensing board, commission, or agency set forth in title 36;

(7)    "Investigative committee," one or more persons employed or contracted by a professional or occupational licensing board, commission, or agency set forth in title 36 to review and investigate complaints; and

(8)    "License," any certification, license, permit, or other authorization related to the practice of any profession or occupation regulated under title 36.

Source: SL 2021, ch 168, § 1; SL 2024, ch 150, § 1.