New York

New York

Final grade: C+

Exclusion Grade

A-

Relevance Grade

B-

Due Process Grade

F

Exclusion
Overarching ban on blanket bans Yes
Ban on considering arrest records Yes
Ban on considering post-conviction relief records Yes, sealed records
Time limit No limit
Ban on vague, discretionary character standards Yes
Relevance
Relationship between the crime and the license sought “Direct relationship” or issuing the license “would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to the safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public”
Required factors for consideration
Rehabilitation Yes
Time elapsed since crime was committed Yes
Age when crime was committed Yes
Employment History No
Testimonials No
Due Process
Petition Process No
Burden of Proof Both unspecified
Right to appeal No
Written notice requirement Yes