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Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 16-305

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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