1. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:

   1. (1) Meets the requirements of this title;
   2. (2) Pays the license fee set by the Board; and
   3. (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.

2. (b)

   1. (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:

      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) Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.
   2. (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.

Added by Acts 1981, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990; Acts 1992, c. 326, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1992; Acts 2007, c. 391, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2016, c. 48, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.

Formerly Art. 43, § 795.