# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 11. Optometrists

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 11-306

(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:

  (1) Meets the requirements of this title;

  (2) Pays to the Board the license fee set by the Board; and

  (3) Submits to a criminal history records check in accordance with Sec. 11-302.1 of this subtitle.

(b) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:

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

  (2) The nature of the crime;

  (3) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

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

  (5) Subsequent work history;

  (6) Employment and character references; and

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

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)