Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6C - Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives
Section 8-6C-16 - License -- Issuance

(a)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who:
        (1)    Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and
        (2)    Pays a fee set by the Board.
    (b)    The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a designation of licensed direct–entry midwife.
    (c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8–303 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 § 8–303 of this title has not been received.

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