In order to obtain a license, an applicant shall: Complete and return the Board-approved application; Submit an official transcript from an accredited educational institution awarding the highest degree attained in a clinical professional counseling or related field; Pay all applicable fees set forth in COMAR 10.58.02; Submit to a criminal history background check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §17-501.1, Annotated Code of Maryland; Be of good moral character; and Be at least 18 years old. Applications shall be acted upon as follows: Within 30 days after receipt of an application, the Board shall determine whether the application is complete; If the Board determines that the application is not complete, the Board shall send a notice of deficiency to the applicant; Upon receipt of the notice, the applicant shall correct the deficiency within 90 days, or other period specified in the notice; If the applicant fails to correct the deficiency within the required period, the application may lapse and the applicant shall be required to: Submit a new application; and Pay the nonrefundable fee set forth in COMAR 10.58.02; If the Board determines that an applicant is eligible to take the required examinations, the Board shall send a notice of approval to the applicant; Upon receipt of the approval notice, the applicant shall have 1 year from the date of the notice to take the examinations; and If the applicant fails to take the examinations within 1 year from the date of the approval notice, the requirements set forth under §B(4) of this regulation shall apply.