§ 8–6C-16
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 8-6C-16 (2026)
Title 8. Nurses
Subtitle 6C. Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives
§ 8–6C-16LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who:
(1)
Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and
(2)
Pays a fee set by the Board.
(b)
The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a designation of licensed direct–entry midwife.
(c)
(1)
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:
(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)
The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 8–303 of this title has not been received.