(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:
(1) The full name of the licensed behavior analyst;
(2) The dates of issuance and expiration;
(3) A serial number;
(4) The signatures of the chair and the vice chair of the Board; and
(5) The seal 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 § 17–501.1 of this title, in determining whether to grant a license, 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) The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 17–501.1 of this title has not been received.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists
Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts
Section 17-6A-01 - Definitions
Section 17-6A-02 - Subtitle Not Limiting Use of Terminology or Other Health Occupation Practices
Section 17-6A-03 - Regulations; Code of Ethics
Section 17-6A-05 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Established
Section 17-6A-06 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Membership
Section 17-6A-07 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Chair and Vice Chair
Section 17-6A-08 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Meetings
Section 17-6A-09 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Powers and Duties
Section 17-6A-10 - License Required; Exception
Section 17-6A-11 - Qualifications
Section 17-6A-12 - Application
Section 17-6A-13 - Issuance; Contents; Criminal History Record Information
Section 17-6A-14 - Authority Conferred
Section 17-6A-15 - Expiration and Renewal
Section 17-6A-16 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement
Section 17-6A-17 - Notice of Change of Name or Address
Section 17-6A-18 - Surrender or Lapse of License
Section 17-6A-19 - Denials, Suspension or Revocation of License; Reprimands, Probation
Section 17-6A-24 - Cease and Desist Orders
Section 17-6A-26 - Behavior Analyst Rehabilitation Subcommittee
Section 17-6A-27 - License Required
Section 17-6A-28 - Misrepresentation as Authorized Practitioner
Section 17-6A-29 - Penalties; Civil Fines