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§ 2-306. Issuance of license

MD Health Occ Code § 2-306 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:

(1)    Meets the requirements of this title;

(2)    Pays the license fee set by the Board; and

(3)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.

(b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

(i)    The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii)    The nature of the crime;

(iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(v)    Subsequent work history;

(vi)    Employment and character references; and

(vii)    Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 2–303.1 of this subtitle has not been received.

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