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

   1. (1) Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and
   2. (2) Pays a fee set by the Board.
2. (b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a designation of licensed direct-entry midwife.

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 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 § 8-303 of this title has not been received.

Added by Acts 2015, c. 393, § 1, eff. June 1, 2015.