§ 14-5F-15
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§14–5F–15.
(1)The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years.
(2)A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed as provided in this section.
(b)At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states:
(1)The date on which the current license expires;
(2)The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and
(3)The amount of the renewal fee.
(c)The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who:
(1)Submits a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;
(2)Is of good moral character;
(3)Pays a renewal fee set by the Board;
(4)Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;
(5)Meets the continuing education requirements adopted by the Board; and
(6)Provides evidence of biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
(1)Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title for:
(i)Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and
(ii)Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 14–5F–16(b) of this subtitle.
(2)On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated 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)Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(3)The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this title.
(e)A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under § 14–5F–18 of this subtitle, for a first offense for failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.