Section 36-1C-1 - DefinitionsTerms 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. SL 2021, ch 168, §1; SL 2024, ch 150, §1.Amended by S.L. 2024, ch. 150,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.Added by S.L. 2021, ch. 168,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2021.