(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full authorized membership of the Board, meets the requirements of this title.
(b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:
(1) The signature of the Secretary of Health attesting that the individual meets the requirements of this title; and
(2) A serial number that corresponds to an entry in the registration records of the Board.
(c) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 16–302.1 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 § 16–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 16-301 - License Required
Section 16-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 16-302.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 16-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 16-305 - Issuance and Contents of License
Section 16-306 - Scope of License
Section 16-307 - Term and Renewal of License
Section 16-308 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 16-309 - Change of Address
Section 16-310 - Surrender of License
Section 16-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 16-312 - Investigations
Section 16-314 - Action by Board; Surrender of Revoked or Suspended License
Section 16-316 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License
Section 16-317 - Limited License
Section 16-318 - Temporary License
Section 16-319 - Injunctive Relief
Section 16-319.1 - Cease and Desist Orders; Injunctive Relief