Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Licensing
Section 8-308 - Issuance and Contents of Licenses; Criminal History Record Information

(a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall license any applicant who meets the requirements for a license as:
        (1)    A registered nurse under this title; or
        (2)    A licensed practical nurse under this title.
    (b)    (1)    The Board shall:
            (i)    Issue each new licensee a license number and registration certificate that indicates that the initial license was issued by the Board; and
            (ii)    Electronically record each license in the Board’s database and on the Board’s Web site.
        (2)    Each license shall include:
            (i)    Any expiration date;
            (ii)    The type of license; and
            (iii)    Any certification.
    (c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure or certification forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8–303 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or a certificate, 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)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board may not issue a license or a certificate if the criminal history record information required under § 8–303 of this subtitle has not been received.
            (ii)    The Board may grant a 90–day extension of a temporary license pending receipt of criminal history record information.