October 1, 2026.]
AMENDED BY ACT 2026-542, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026. SEE ACT FOR REVISED LANGUAGE.
Each individual applicant shall meet all of the following criteria, demonstrating that he or she: (1) Is at least 21 years of age.
(2) Has not been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease unless a court of competent jurisdiction has subsequently declared the applicant competent. (3) Has not been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude, with the board having the final determination on the interpretation of moral turpitude.
(4) Has not been convicted of a felony. (5) Has successfully completed pre-licensure education administered by an educational provider approved by the board.
History: (Act 2019-409, §12; Act 2021-499, §1.)