2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 8-6B-12 - Issuance and contents of license; criminal history record information

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

(1) Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and

(2) Pays a license fee set by the Board.

(b) Contents. -- The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a license designation as:

(1) Licensed electrologist; or

(2) Licensed electrology instructor.

(c) Criminal history record information. --

(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:

(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 that the applicant does not pose a threat to the public health or safety.

(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.