§ 2-306
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§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.
(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.