{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-2-306","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health Occupations § 2–306","heading":"","body":"(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:\n(1) Meets the requirements of this title;\n(2) Pays the license fee set by the Board; and\n(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.\n(b) (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:\n(i) The age at which the crime was committed;\n(ii) The nature of the crime;\n(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;\n(iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;\n(v) Subsequent work history;\n(vi) Employment and character references; and\n(vii) Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.\n(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.","path":["Article - Health Occupations"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gho\u0026section=2-306","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:58Z","sha256":"450d84514092f36eb2e954311d32bbc0ee2edcbd17e0782c0536fcc0c05b86b4","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-2-305","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-2-307"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}