# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 8. Nurses

### Subtitle 6C. Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives

#### Section 8-6C-16

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 8-303 of this title has not been received.

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