Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who: Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and Pays a license fee set by the Board. The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a license designation as: Licensed electrologist; or Licensed electrology instructor. On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8-303 of this title, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider: The age at which the crime was committed; 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 that the applicant does not pose a threat to the public health or safety. The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 8-303 of this title has not been received.