440.03(13)(a)(a) The department may conduct an investigation to determine whether an applicant for a credential issued under
chs. 440 to
480 satisfies any of the eligibility requirements specified for the credential, including whether the applicant does not have an arrest or conviction record. In conducting an investigation under this paragraph, the department may require an applicant to provide any information that is necessary for the investigation, except that, for an investigation of an arrest or conviction record, the department shall comply with the requirements of
pars. (b) and
(c).
440.03(13)(b)
(b) The department may investigate whether an applicant for or holder of any of the following credentials has been charged with or convicted of a crime only pursuant to rules promulgated by the department under this paragraph, except as provided in
par. (c):
440.03(13)(b)5m.
5m. Substance abuse counselor, clinical supervisor, or prevention specialist.
440.03(13)(b)57m.
57m. Professional employer organization or professional employer group.
440.03(13)(b)75.
75. Any other profession or occupation specified by law that is regulated by the department or a credentialing board.
440.03(13)(c)
(c) The department shall require an applicant for a private detective license or a private security permit under
s. 440.26, an applicant for a juvenile martial arts instructor permit under
sub. (17), and a person for whom the department conducts an investigation under
par. (b), to be photographed and fingerprinted on 2 fingerprint cards, each bearing a complete set of the person's fingerprints. The department of justice may submit the fingerprint cards to the federal bureau of investigation for the purpose of verifying the identity of the persons fingerprinted and obtaining records of their criminal arrests and convictions.
440.03(13)(d)
(d) The department shall charge an applicant any fees, costs, or other expenses incurred in conducting any investigation under this subsection or
s. 440.26.
440.03(14)(a)1.1. The department shall grant a certificate of registration as a music therapist to a person if all of the following apply: