West Virginia § 16B-15-7 Clearance for subsequent employment

West Virginia Statutes

§ 16B-15-7 — Clearance for subsequent employment

West Virginia § 16B-15-7

Ch. 16BINSPECTOR GENERAL

Art. 15WEST VIRGINIA CLEARANCE FOR ACCESS: REGISTRY AND EMPLOYMENT SCREENING ACT

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W. Va. Code § 16B-15-7 (2026).

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(a)An applicant is not required to submit to fingerprinting and a criminal background check if:

(1)The individual previously submitted to fingerprinting and a full criminal background check as required by this article;

(2)The prior criminal background check confirmed that the individual did not have a disqualifying offense or the individual received prior approval from the director to work for or with the same type of covered provider or covered contractor; and

(3)The Rap Back Program has not identified any criminal activity that constitutes a disqualifying offense.

(b)The director shall provide notice of prior clearance for direct access status upon request by a subsequent bureau, covered provider, or covered contractor inquiries.

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(a) An applicant is not required to submit to fingerprinting and a criminal background check if:

(1) The individual previously submitted to fingerprinting and a full criminal background check as required by this article;

(2) The prior criminal background check confirmed that the individual did not have a disqualifying offense or the individual received prior approval from the director to work for or with the same type of covered provider or covered contractor; and

(3) The Rap Back Program has not identified any criminal activity that constitutes a disqualifying offense.

(b) The director shall provide notice of prior clearance for direct access status upon request by a subsequent bureau, covered provider, or covered contractor inquiries.