(a) To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;
(2) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and
(3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(c) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue 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) 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 § 14–308.1 of this title has not been received.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 14-5E-01 - Definitions
Section 14-5E-02 - No Limitation on Right to Practice Health Occupation
Section 14-5E-03 - Regulations
Section 14-5E-05 - Perfusion Advisory Committee
Section 14-5E-06 - Perfusion Advisory Committee -- Composition; Consumer Member; Term; Chair
Section 14-5E-07 - Powers and Duties of Committee and Board
Section 14-5E-08 - License Required
Section 14-5E-09 - Qualification for License
Section 14-5E-10 - Term of License Before Taking Exam; Extension; Regulations
Section 14-5E-11 - Application for License
Section 14-5E-12 - Authority Granted by License
Section 14-5E-13 - Expiration and Renewal of License
Section 14-5E-14 - Notification of Change in Name or Address; Keeping and Availability of License
Section 14-5E-15 - Surrender of License
Section 14-5E-16 - License -- Denial, Suspension, Revocation; Reprimand or Probation of Licensee
Section 14-5E-17 - Judicial Appeals
Section 14-5E-18.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting
Section 14-5E-19 - Reinstatement
Section 14-5E-20 - Unlicensed Practice Prohibited
Section 14-5E-21 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representation to Public
Section 14-5E-22 - Attempt or Offer to Provide Unauthorized Services Prohibited