I. All applicants for a new salesperson or broker license shall submit to the New Hampshire department of safety, division of state police, a public criminal history record information authorization form, along with the appropriate fee, prior to submitting an application for a real estate license. In addition, the applicant shall submit to the commission a criminal record report from any other jurisdiction in which the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense.
II. The commission shall supply the criminal record release authorization form to new salespersons and broker applicants.
III. Upon receipt of an applicant's criminal record information, the commission shall make a determination of eligibility for licensure.