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  "heading": "Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts",
  "text": "A. No political subdivision, when filling an employment position, may inquire on an initial application form about a prospective employee's arrest record.\n\nB. This prohibition does not preclude a political subdivision from inquiring about convictions, pending felony criminal charges, or pleas of nolo contendere of a prospective employee on the initial application form.\n\nC. This Section does not apply to any employment position for which a criminal background check is required by law.",
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      "number": "29",
      "name": "CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT"
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