You mean THAT can keep me from getting a license?

In NY and many other states, major (and sometimes seemingly minor) infractions can have an adverse impact on your license.

Drug possession, assault, spousal abuse, practically ANY felony conviction, can result in a suspension or revocation, and any conviction (except traffic violations) have to be reported at the time of renewal.

In fact, I have seen on NY State's licensing website revocations for failing to report such items.

I might ask the rhetorical question, "why would anyone condone such behavio(u)r?", except some would. I really don't see why anyone would invite individuals who cannot honestly answer the requirement for "responsible charge" when there exists clear evidence they have not always lived up to their responsibilities. The student loan deadbeats are unfortunately already too well represented in some "professions". In fact, the accountability on student loans is so lacking it has prompted some organizations to take actions such as the one posted here.

We already have lowballers. Why should we compound it by adding deadbeats? I would add DUI to the list. This is a good step toward improving the image of surveyors.
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Maybe we should also exclude large hairy men who post pictures of themselves in shorts, no shirt while holding a machete. 
It would be in the public's best interest to at least discourage that type of behavior.

You already need to show a photo ID to take the exam. That ought to be the case here as well. 
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Oregon has a "pilot program" under which your licensing can be held up if you are not "in compliance" with the Department of Revenue, ie/ paid your taxes to their satisfaction.

Not so weird, nor anything new.

There are generally things in the registration laws of most states dealing with concepts like "moral turpitude" or some other antiquated language, which ultimately puts a requirement upon potential licensees that they fulfill any outstanding, unfulfilled legal obligations.

 The unfortunate reality is that some of those "infractions" aren't infractions at all.  Innocent until proven guilty is not something that the credit bureaus worry about, and the student loan thing is something of a scam on the part of the colleges and the collection agencies that bid on the "debts". 

While not the rule--defaulted college loans are a real problem--there are some college administrations out there that abuse their authority and run what amounts to scams.  Been there.  Fortunately my licensing states don't play that game, although it did worry me at the time since I didn't have the money to hire an attorney.

Yep, moral turpitude is in the language for getting licensed.  At least they skipped the BMI requirement.... ;-)

 The unfortunate reality is that some of those "infractions" aren't infractions at all.  Innocent until proven guilty is not something that the credit bureaus worry about, and the student loan thing is something of a scam on the part of the colleges and the collection agencies that bid on the "debts". 


 

Yes, indeed it is also true that credit bureaus get things wrong. Perhaps the lesson here is to visit "Free Credit .. Report dot com" or Experian or whomever when filiing out that license application just as you would when applying for a loan. That said, the student loan issue is very real.
I have never heard of a university running a "credit scam". But their bookkeeping and auditing has been known to be suspect. I know of several individuals who "thought" they graduated, in fact participated in graduation ceremonies cap and gown and all only to receive a letter from the school informing them they were actually shy a few units and needed to enroll in those classes to complete degree requirements. In some cases the classes were actually completed but professors failed to file grades and subsequently transferred to other schools.

This is a different subject, but the issue of tertiary education units and their value is something that could use some "cleanup".

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/03/07/20100307student-loan-defaults.html




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That also includes driving under the influence convictions and failure to pay any debts within appropriate time limitations.  Sure it should include college loans, why not?

Child support?  That goes witthout saying in my book.