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HB 658 Criminal background check; substance abuse treatment professionals.

Introduced by: Jeannemarie Devolites | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Criminal background checks; substance abuse treatment professionals. Permits community services boards, behavioral health authorities and agencies licensed by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to hire for adult substance abuse treatment programs persons who were convicted of a broader list of crimes: a misdemeanor violation relating to (i) unlawful hazing as set out in § 18.2-56; or (ii) reckless handling of a firearm as set out in § 18.2-56.1; any misdemeanor or felony violation related to (a) reckless endangerment of others by throwing objects as set out in § 18.2-51.3; (b) threat as set out in § 18.2-60; (c) breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to commit other misdemeanor as set out in § 18.2-92; or (d) possession of burglarious tools as set out in § 18.2-94; or any felony violation relating to the distribution of drugs as set out in Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2, except an offense pursuant to subsection H. 1. or H. 2. of § 18.2-248 (drug lord offenses); or an equivalent offense in another state. The hiring provider must determine, based upon a screening assessment, that the criminal behavior was related to the applicant's use of substances, and that the person has been successfully rehabilitated.


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