Tag Archives: Licensing

Enforcement Newsletter Rules and Statute Updates from 2019 – 2020

Popular Legislative Themes Regarding Enforcement Topics: “Fresh Start” Acts: Criminal Conviction and Licensing Determinations Generally, present law in most states authorizes some boards, commissions and agencies that issue professional, occupational and business licenses (licensing authorities) to deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license based on the applicant or licensee being convicted of a…

ARPL Creates Unified Voice

SHARE: The answers to frequently asked questions about why professional regulation matters can be found on the Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing’s (ARPL) website: ResponsibleLicensing.org. Formed to educate policy makers and the public on the importance of clear, responsible licensing standards for the professions, ARPL is supported by NASBA, the AICPA, the American Institute of…

AZ Looks to Streamline Licensing

SHARE: State Board Report May 2017 A campaign to cut licensing requirements has been launched by Arizona Governor Douglas A. Ducey. His stated aim is to modernize the licensing system and remove unnecessary barriers to employment. Besides issuing an executive order in February to require licensing boards, including the Board of Accountancy, to review all…