75-5.006. Waiver of Criminal Convictions or Other Offenses

(1) Any applicant for an occupational license who is subject to denial on the basis of a criminal conviction or discipline by any racing jurisdiction or by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority or another such authority designated by the Federal Trade Commission may seek a waiver of the restrictions excluding offenders from the commission. The applicant shall submit Form FGCC PMW-3120, Individual Occupational License Application, adopted by reference in Rule 75-5.001, F.A.C., the annual license fee and fingerprint fee, a complete set of fingerprints on a card supplied by the commission, and Form FGCC PMW-3180, Request for Waiver, adopted by reference in Rule 75-5.001, F.A.C. The applicant shall also schedule a waiver interview with the Office of Investigations. Failure to participate in a waiver interview or to disclose any pertinent information regarding criminal convictions, or discipline by any racing jurisdiction or by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority or another such authority designated by the Federal Trade Commission shall result in a denial of the request for waiver. (2) The applicant shall establish proof of rehabilitation and demonstrate good moral character. The waiver applies to criminal convictions disclosed to the division, unless revoked by the commission or discovered by the commission during its review of the application. (3) No applicant for a waiver shall be allowed to work in any capacity as an occupational licensee until a license is issued based upon a waiver, granted by the commission.