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

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

2. (b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a license designation as:

   1. (1) Licensed electrologist; or
   2. (2) Licensed electrology instructor.

3. (c)

   1. (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8-303 of this title, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

      1. (i) The age at which the crime was committed;
      2. (ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;
      3. (iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;
      4. (iv) Subsequent work history;
      5. (v) Employment and character references; and
      6. (vi) Other evidence that demonstrates that the applicant does not pose 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 § 8-303 of this title has not been received.

Added by Acts 2003, c. 422, § 2, eff. July 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 390, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2006.