Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 18-3A-09.1

      Before the Secretary denies the registration of an applicant under § 18-3A-09(4) of this subtitle, the Secretary shall consider the following factors:

            (1)      the length of time that has passed since the applicant pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or was convicted of the felony, theft offense, or crime of moral turpitude;

            (2)      whether the applicant was a security systems technician prior to the requirement of registration under this subtitle; and

            (3)      any evidence that the applicant has been a good citizen since the applicant pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or was convicted of the felony, theft offense, or crime of moral turpitude.