# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 2. Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-language Pathologists, and Music Therapists

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 2-306

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 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 Sec. 2-303.1 of this subtitle has not been received.

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