1. A. Criminal History Record Information.

   1. (1) Upon receipt of an applicant’s criminal history records information in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §20-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall consider the following factors in determining whether to grant a certificate:

      1. (a) The age at which the crime was committed;
      2. (b) The circumstances surrounding the crime;
      3. (c) The length of time that has passed since the crime;
      4. (d) Subsequent work history;
      5. (e) Employment and character references; and
      6. (f) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.
   2. (2) The Board may not issue a certificate if the criminal history record information required under Health Occupations Article, §20-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, has not been received.

2. B. Upon review of a completed application, the Board shall:

   1. (1) Notify the applicant that the applicant is:

      1. (a) Approved for certification; and
      2. (b) Qualified to take the examination; or
   2. (2) Deny certification.

3. C. Denial of Applications.

   1. (1) The Board may deny certification if the applicant has:

      1. (a) Not completed the academic and experience requirements in Regulation .02 of this chapter;
      2. (b) Failed the examination requirements in Regulation .03 of this chapter;
      3. (c) Failed to remit a fee;
      4. (d) Failed to properly complete the application form;
      5. (e) Violated Health Occupations Article, Title 20, Annotated Code of Maryland, or any provision of this subtitle; or
      6. (f) Been shown to have a lack of good moral character.

   2. (2) If the Board denies certification under §E(1)(e) or (f) of this regulation, the Board or the Board's designee shall:

      1. (a) Provide the applicant written notification of the Board's intent to deny and the basis for that denial; and
      2. (b) Notify the applicant of the applicant's right to request a formal hearing to appeal the denial.

   3. (3) An applicant whose certification has been denied may reapply and shall submit with the new application proof of compliance with:

      1. (a) This subtitle; and
      2. (b) Health Occupations Article, Title 20, Annotated Code of Maryland.

4. D. Issuance of Certificate.

   1. (1) If the Board approves an applicant for certification and the applicant passes the State Standards Examination, the Board shall:

      1. (a) Send the applicant a notice specifying that the applicant has qualified for a certificate; and
      2. (b) Issue a certificate, available online, to the applicant.

   2. (2) The Board shall include on each certificate the:

      1. (a) Full name of the certificate holder; and
      2. (b) Serial number assigned by the Board.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§20-205, 20-301, 20-302, 20-303, 20-305—20-307, 20-310, 20-311, and 20-404, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.06 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 7, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 894); adopted permanently effective April 7, 2008 (35:7 Md. R. 749)

Chapter revised effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 617)

Chapter revised effective November 7, 2016 (43:22 Md. R. 1223)

Regulation .01 amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1112)

Regulation .04 amended effective December 31, 2018 (45:26 Md. R. 1246)

Regulation .04B, D amended effective October 13, 2025 (52:20 Md. R. 1002)

Regulation .05A, B amended effective October 13, 2025 (52:20 Md. R. 1002)

Regulation .05D adopted effective December 31, 2018 (45:26 Md. R. 1246)

Regulation .07 amended effective October 13, 2025 (52:20 Md. R. 1002)