(1) To be eligible for licensure, an applicant shall be:
(a) Of good character and reputation; and (b) Able to competently communicate in the English language.
(2) An applicant shall not be eligible for licensure if he or she:
(a) Has been convicted of any felony within the past ten (10) years involving violence, sexual misconduct, fraud, or deceit;
(b) Engages in conduct likely to deceive or defraud the public; or (c) Is adjudged mentally disabled by a court of competent jurisdiction.