(a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall license any applicant who meets the requirements for a license as:

(1)    A registered nurse under this title; or

(2)    A licensed practical nurse under this title.

(b)    (1)    The Board shall:

(i)    Issue each new licensee a license number and registration certificate that indicates that the initial license was issued by the Board; and

(ii)    Electronically record each license in the Board’s database and on the Board’s Web site.

(2)    Each license shall include:

(i)    Any expiration date;

(ii)    The type of license; and

(iii)    Any certification.

(c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure or certification forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8–303 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or a certificate, the Board shall consider:

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

(ii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;

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

(iv)    Subsequent work history;

(v)    Employment and character references; and

(vi)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board may not issue a license or a certificate if the criminal history record information required under § 8–303 of this subtitle has not been received.

(ii)    The Board may grant a 90–day extension of a temporary license pending receipt of criminal history record information.