§ 2–306
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 2-306 (2026)
Title 2. Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech–language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Subtitle 3
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(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:
(1)
Meets the requirements of this title;
(2)
Pays the license fee set by the Board; and
(3)
Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle.
(b)
(1)
On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:
(i)
The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii)
The nature of the crime;
(iii)
The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv)
The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v)
Subsequent work history;
(vi)
Employment and character references; and
(vii)
Any 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 § 2–303.1 of this subtitle has not been received.