2022 Maryland Statutes
Health Occupations
Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists
Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts
Section 17-6A-13 - Issuance; Contents; Criminal History Record Information

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

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

        (1)    The full name of the licensed behavior analyst;

        (2)    The dates of issuance and expiration;

        (3)    A serial number;

        (4)    The signatures of the chair and the vice chair 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 § 17–501.1 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 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 § 17–501.1 of this title has not been received.