(a) If the adult dependent care program requests a private agency background check:
(1) The private agency shall issue a statement of its findings to:
(i) On request, the eligible employee; and
(ii) The adult dependent care program; and
(2) The eligible employee shall have an opportunity to contest the findings.
(b) The adult dependent care program shall comply with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act that includes the issuance of a statement by the program of its findings to an eligible employee when adverse information is obtained that precludes the hiring of that employee.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 19 - Adult Dependent Care Programs -- Criminal History Records Checks and Background Checks
Section 19-1902 - Criminal History Records Checks and Background Checks
Section 19-1903 - Alcohol or Controlled Dangerous Substance Tests
Section 19-1904 - Fingerprint Requirements; Submission of Materials by Program
Section 19-1905 - Disclosure Statement; Acknowledged Receipt of Application
Section 19-1906 - Findings by Private Agency
Section 19-1907 - Printed Statements; Use of Information Obtained
Section 19-1908 - Contesting a Finding of Criminal Conviction
Section 19-1909 - Failure to Disclose Conviction or Pending Charges; Penalties
Section 19-1910 - Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability