(225 ILCS 443/45)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2028)

Sec. 45. Qualifications for licensure. A person shall be qualified to be licensed as an interpreter for the deaf and the Commission shall issue a license to an applicant who:

(1) has applied in writing on the prescribed forms and paid the required fees;

(2) is of good moral character; in determining good moral character, the Commission shall take into consideration whether the applicant has engaged in conduct or activities that would constitute grounds for discipline under Section 115 of this Act, except consideration of prior convictions shall be in accordance with Section 47 of this Act;

(3) is an accepted certificate holder;

(4) has a high school diploma or equivalent; and

(5) has met any other requirements established by the Commission by rule.

(Source: P.A. 100-286, eff. 1-1-18.)