Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 18-3A-04
State and national criminal records checks
Effective Apr 14, 2026Added by Acts 1997, c. 520, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, c. 387, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999; Acts 2026, c. 153, § 1, eff. April 14, 2026.State of Maryland
- (a) Except for registration under § 18-3A-03(d) of this subtitle, the Secretary shall conduct a State and national criminal history records check of an applicant before registering the applicant.
- (b) An applicant shall pay to the Secretary the cost of any background checks before the applicant may be registered.
Added by Acts 1997, c. 520, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, c. 387, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1999; Acts 2026, c. 153, § 1, eff. April 14, 2026.