Real Estate Commission; grant discretion to issue license after felony conviction of crimes of moral turpitude.

SB 2497 would allow Mississippi's Real Estate Commission to grant licenses to applicants with past convictions of crimes of moral turpitude (such as fraud or theft) if more than five years have passed since the conviction and restitution has been paid. The bill clarifies that the commission may consider an applicant's rehabilitation rather than requiring automatic denial for these offenses. This change would directly affect individuals seeking real estate licenses who have such convictions but meet the time and financial requirements. The bill does not alter the existing five-year waiting period or restitution requirement, but explicitly ensures discretion for crimes of moral turpitude.