1. (a)

   1. (1) The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years.
   2. (2) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed as provided in this section.

2. (b) At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states:

   1. (1) The date on which the current license expires;
   2. (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. (3) The amount of the renewal fee.

3. (c) The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who:

   1. (1) Submits a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;
   2. (2) Is of good moral character;
   3. (3) Pays a renewal fee set by the Board;
   4. (4) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;
   5. (5) Meets the continuing education requirements adopted by the Board; and
   6. (6) Provides evidence of biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

4. (d)

   1. (1) Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14-308.1 of this title for:

      1. (i) Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and
      2. (ii) Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 14-5F-16(b) of this subtitle.

   2. (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:

      1. (i) The age at which the crime was committed;
      2. (ii) The nature of the crime;
      3. (iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;
      4. (iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;
      5. (v) Subsequent work history;
      6. (vi) Employment and character references; and
      7. (vii) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.
   3. (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.
5. (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.

Added by Acts 2014, c. 153, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 399, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014. Amended by Acts 2015, c. 34, § 1, eff. July 1, 2015; Acts 2017, c. 217, § 1, eff. April 18, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 218, § 1, eff. April 18, 2017; Acts 2020, c. 612, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 613, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020.