2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 18-306 - Issuance and contents of license

§18-306.

(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.

(b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:

(1) The full name of the licensed psychologist;

(2) The dates of issuance and expiration;

(3) A serial number;

(4) The signatures of the chairman and the vice chairman of the Board; and

(5) The seal of the Board.

(c) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 18-302.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or certificate, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(iv) Subsequent work history;

(v) Employment and character references; and

(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(2) The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 18-302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.