Section 1937.2 - Criteria for Rehabilitation(a) Denial of a license. (1) When considering the denial of a structural pest control license or company registration under Section 480 of the Business and Professions Code, on the ground that the applicant has been convicted of a crime, the board shall consider whether the applicant made a showing of rehabilitation, if the applicant completed the criminal sentence at issue without a violation of parole or probation. In making this determination, the board shall consider the following criteria: (A) The nature and gravity of the crime(s).(B) The length(s) of the applicable parole or probation period(s).(C) The extent to which the applicable parole or probation period was shortened or lengthened, and the reason(s) the period was modified.(D) The terms or conditions of parole or probation and the extent to which they bear on the applicant's rehabilitation.(E) The extent to which the terms or conditions of parole or probation were modified, and the reason(s) for modification.(2) If the applicant has not completed the criminal sentence at issue without a violation of parole or probation, the board determines that the applicant did not make the showing of rehabilitation based on the criteria in subsection (a)(1), the denial is based on professional misconduct, or the denial is based on one or more grounds specified in Section 8623 of the code, the board shall apply the following criteria in evaluating an applicant's rehabilitation: (A) The nature and gravity of the act(s), professional misconduct, or crime(s) under consideration as grounds for denial.(B) Evidence of any act(s), professional misconduct, or crime(s) committed subsequent to the act(s), professional misconduct, or crime(s) under consideration as grounds for denial which also could be considered as grounds for denial.(C) The time that has elapsed since commission of the act(s), professional misconduct, or crime(s) referred to in subdivision (A) or (B).(D) The extent to which the applicant has complied with any terms of parole, probation, restitution, or any other sanctions lawfully imposed against the applicant.(E) The criteria in subdivision (a)(1)(A through E), as applicable.(F) Evidence, if any, of rehabilitation submitted by the applicant.(b) Suspension or revocation of a license. (1) When considering the suspension or revocation of a structural pest control license or company registration under Section 490 of the code on the grounds that the licensee or registered company has been convicted of a crime, the board shall consider whether the licensee or registered company made a showing of rehabilitation if the licensee or registered company completed the criminal sentence at issue without a violation of parole or probation. In making this determination, the board shall consider the following criteria: (A) The nature and gravity of the crime(s).(B) The length(s) of the applicable parole or probation period(s).(C) The extent to which the applicable parole or probation period was shortened or lengthened, and the reason(s) the period was modified.(D) The terms or conditions of parole or probation and the extent to which they bear on the licensee or company's rehabilitation.(E) The extent to which the terms or conditions of parole or probation were modified, and the reason(s) for the modification.(2) If the licensee or company has not completed the criminal sentence at issue without a violation of parole or probation, the board determines that the licensee or company did not make the showing of rehabilitation based on the criteria in subsection (b)(1), the suspension or revocation is based on a disciplinary action as described in Section 141 of the code, or the suspension or revocation is based on one or more of the grounds specified in Section 8623 of the code, the board shall apply the following criteria in evaluating a licensee's rehabilitation: (A) Nature and gravity of the act(s), disciplinary action(s), or crime(s).(B) Total criminal record.(C) The time that has elapsed since commission of the act(s), disciplinary action(s), or crime(s).(D) Whether the licensee or registered company has complied with any terms of parole, probation, restitution or any other sanctions lawfully imposed against the licensee or registered company.(E) The criteria in subdivision (b)(1)(A through E), as applicable.(F) If applicable, evidence of dismissal proceedings pursuant to Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code.(G) Evidence, if any of rehabilitation submitted by the licensee or registered company.(c) When considering a petition for reinstatement of a structural pest control license or company registration, the board shall evaluate evidence of rehabilitation submitted by the petitioner, considering those criteria specified in subsection (b).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1937.2
1. Repealer and new section filed 3-14-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 11). For history of former section, see Register 73, No. 14.
2. Amendment filed 3-23-87; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 87, No. 13).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 12-23-2020; operative 12-23-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 52). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Note: Authority cited: Sections 481, 482 and 8525, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 141, 475, 480, 481, 482, 490, 493, 8525 and 8623, Business and Professions Code.
1. Repealer and new section filed 3-14-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 11). For history of former section, see Register 73, No. 14.
2. Amendment filed 3-23-87; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d)(Register 87, No. 13).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-23-2020; operative 12/23/2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 52). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.