(1) An individual with a criminal record may petition a licensing entity at any time for a determination of whether the criminal record of the individual will disqualify the individual from licensure and whether or not he or she could obtain a waiver under § 17-3-102(b).
(2) The petition shall include details on the criminal record of the individual.
(3) A licensing entity may require that the applicant undergo a state and federal criminal background check as required by the licensing entity for all applicants for a license.
(4) The petitioner under subsection (a) of this section shall be responsible for payment for the state and federal criminal background check.