2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 338 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Act 381 of 1974 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FOR FORMER OFFENDERS (338.41 - 338.47)

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FOR FORMER OFFENDERS
Act 381 of 1974
AN ACT to encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of former offenders and to assist them in the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship; to prescribe the use of the term “good moral character” or similar term as a requirement for an occupational or professional license or when used as a requirement to establish or operate an organization or facility regulated by this state; and to provide administrative and judicial procedures to contest licensing board or agency rulings thereon.

History: 1974, Act 381, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 294, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1978
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of adult foster care licensing from the department of social services to the director of the department of commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1996-1, compiled at MCL 330.3101 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

• Section 338.41 - “Good moral character” and “principal department” defined.
• Section 338.42 - Judgment of guilt in criminal prosecution or judgment in civil action as evidence in determining good moral character; notice; rebuttal.
• Section 338.43 - Using, examining, or requesting certain criminal records prohibited; prerequisites for furnishing criminal records; rules.
• Section 338.44 - Use of public records or other sources to determine person's fitness.
• Section 338.45 - Finding person unqualified; statement; rehearing.
• Section 338.46 - Judicial review; statement; order.
• Section 338.47 - Power to discipline licensees not affected.