Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-32.1
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
"Board" means the plumbing and mechanical systems board as established pursuant to Iowa Code section 105.3.
"Conviction" means a finding, plea, or verdict of guilt made or returned in a criminal proceeding, even if the adjudication of guilt is deferred, withheld, or not entered. "Conviction" includes Alford pleas and pleas of nolo contendere.
"Directly relates" or "directly related" means either that the actions taken in furtherance of an offense are actions customarily performed within the scope of practice of the profession; or that the circumstances under which an offense was committed are customary to the profession.
"Discipline" means any sanction the board may impose upon licensees.
"Disqualifying conviction" or "disqualifying offense" means a conviction directly related to the practice of the profession.
"Lapsed license" means a license that expired prior to June 30, 2017, and was not renewed within 60 days following its expiration date, or a license that expired on or after June 30, 2017, and was not renewed by the following August 31.
"Licensee" means any person licensed to practice pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 105.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-32.1