Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-12
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-6B-12
in effect(a) 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) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a license designation as:
(1) Licensed electrologist; or
(2) Licensed electrology instructor.
(c) (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.
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