MS SB2128

Allows the Mississippi Real Estate Commission to exercise discretion in issuing licenses to applicants convicted of crimes of moral turpitude, felonies, or misdemeanors involving theft if at least five years have passed since completion of probation, parole, incarceration, or conviction, whichever is later.

Requires applicants with convictions within the past ten years to complete a commission form, submit certified court documents, appear before the commission for a hearing, and demonstrate they have paid all restitution, fees, and fines associated with the conviction.

Permits the commission to grant a license if the applicant has satisfied the five-year waiting period requirement, paid all associated costs, and has been effectively rehabilitated, determined at the commission's discretion.

Denies applicants a license if their real estate license was revoked within five years prior to application, or if convicted of a felony involving fraud, dishonesty, breach of trust, or money laundering during the five years before application.

Effective July 1, 2024.