40-14-648. Authority to require license.
(a) In addition to any other duties imposed upon the administrator by law, the administrator shall require mortgage loan originators to be licensed and registered through the registry. In order to carry out this requirement the administrator may participate in the registry. For this purpose, the administrator may establish by rule any requirements as necessary, including but not limited to:
(i) Background checks for:
(A) Criminal history through fingerprint or other databases;
(B) Civil or administrative records;
(C) Credit history; or
(D) Any other information as deemed necessary by the registry.
(ii) The payment of fees to apply for or renew licenses through the registry; and
(iii) Requirements for amending or surrendering a license or any other such activities as the administrator deems necessary for participation in the registry.