Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 18-304
State and national criminal records check
Effective Apr 14, 2026Added by Acts 1994, c. 362, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 3, § 2, eff. March 7, 1995; Acts 1997, c. 520, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 2026, c. 153, § 1, eff. April 14, 2026.State of Maryland
- (a) Except for a license issued under § 18-303(g) of this subtitle, before issuing a license, the Secretary shall conduct a State and national criminal history records check for each applicant who applies for a license.
- (b) If the applicant is a firm, the Secretary shall conduct a State and national criminal records check for each firm member.
Added by Acts 1994, c. 362, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 3, § 2, eff. March 7, 1995; Acts 1997, c. 520, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 2026, c. 153, § 1, eff. April 14, 2026.