Unless a license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section, the license expires on the date set by the Board. The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years. At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states: The date on which the current license expires; The date by which the Board must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and The amount of the renewal fee. Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2–year term, if the licensee: Is otherwise entitled to be issued a license; Pays to the Board the renewal fee, set by the Board; Submits to the Board: A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements for license renewal set by the Board under this section; and Meets any additional requirements set by the Board for renewal of a license. In addition to any other qualifications and requirements established by the Board, the Board shall establish continuing education requirements as a condition for the renewal of licenses under this section. The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section. For the failure of a licensee to obtain continuing medical education credits as required by the Board, a disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each medical education credit not obtained by the licensee. Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this article for: Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under this title. On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this article, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated a license, the Board shall consider: The age at which the crime was committed; The nature of the crime; The circumstances surrounding the crime; The length of time that has passed since the crime; Subsequent work history; Employment and character references; and Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety. The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14–308.1 of this article.