(a) If the secretary's review of the applicant's criminal history record information reveals a disqualifying offense, the secretary shall provide written notice to the covered provider or covered contractor advising that the applicant is ineligible for work. The secretary may not disseminate the criminal history record information.
(b) The covered provider or covered contractor may not engage an applicant with a disqualifying offense as direct access personnel. If the applicant has been provisionally employed pursuant to section six of this article, the employer shall terminate the provisional employment upon receipt of the notice.