Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 322.050 – Requirements for applicants.

(1) To be eligible for licensure, an applicant shall be:
1. (a) Of good character and reputation; and
2. (b) Able to competently communicate in the English language.
(2) An applicant shall not be eligible for licensure if he or she:
1. (a) Has been convicted of any felony within the past ten (10) years involving violence, sexual misconduct, fraud, or deceit;
2. (b) Engages in conduct likely to deceive or defraud the public; or
3. (c) Is adjudged mentally disabled by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Effective: July 15, 2010

History: Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 163, sec. 5, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 214, sec. 6, effective January 1, 1999. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 291, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 140, effective July 13, 1984. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 87, effective July 1, 1982. -- Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 148, sec. 4. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 1599e-12. Note: 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 396, sec. 93 would have amended this section effective July 1, 1982. However, 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 396 was repealed by 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 146, also effective July 1,1982.