Maryland § 2-306

§ 2-306.

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:

        (1)    Meets the requirements of this title;

        (2)    Pays the license fee set by the Board; and

        (3)    Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.

    (b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 2–303.1 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 § 2–303.1 of this subtitle has not been received.