# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 3

#### Section 8-308

(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall license any applicant who meets the requirements for a license as:

  (1) A registered nurse under this title; or

  (2) A licensed practical nurse under this title.

(b)

  (1) The Board shall:

    (i) Issue each new licensee a license number and registration certificate that indicates that the initial license was issued by the Board; and

    (ii) Electronically record each license in the Board's database and on the Board's Web site.

  (2) Each license shall include:

    (i) Any expiration date;

    (ii) The type of license; and

    (iii) Any certification.

(c)

  (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure or certification forwarded to the Board in accordance with Sec. 8-303 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or a certificate, 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 whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.

  (2)

    (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board may not issue a license or a certificate if the criminal history record information required under Sec. 8-303 of this subtitle has not been received.

    (ii) The Board may grant a 90-day extension of a temporary license pending receipt of criminal history record information.

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