Board of Respiratory Care rule relating to consideration of prior criminal convictions in initial licensure determinations

SB 405 authorizes West Virginia's Board of Respiratory Care to create specific rules about how prior criminal convictions are reviewed during initial license applications for respiratory care professionals. This directly affects individuals seeking their first respiratory care license who have a criminal record. The bill formalizes the Board's authority to establish clear guidelines for evaluating these convictions, rather than changing the underlying policy. It is procedural, focusing on enabling the Board to develop and implement this rule through official channels.