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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" citation="COMAR 10.64.01.16" title_num="10" subtitle_num="64" chapter_num="01" heading="Applications for Licenses and Issuance of Licenses.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To apply for a license to practice direct-entry midwifery an applicant shall submit:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>To a criminal history records check (CHRC) in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §8-303, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A completed application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Written, verified evidence that the requirement submissions to a CHRC in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §8-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, is being met;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any documentation requested from the applicant by the Board including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>An official certified or true test court documents; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A signed and dated explanation, written by the applicant, regarding the facts and circumstances, outcome, and current status of any criminal history record information received by the Board:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Under §A(1) of this regulation;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In an answer to a question on the Board’s application form;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Any other source; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Any additional documentation requested by the Board if the documentation received from the applicant under §A(4) of this regulation is incomplete or insufficient; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The initial application fee specified in Regulation .18 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If an application is not complete when initially submitted to the Board by the applicant, the applicant shall have no longer than 12 months from the date the application is received by the Board to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete the application; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide all information and documentation required in §A of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If an applicant fails to provide to the Board a complete application and any additional documentation requested by the Board under §A of this regulation within 12 months from the date the application is received by the Board, the application shall be void and the Board will no longer consider the applicant for licensure.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>To pursue licensure after an application has become void under §C of this regulation, the applicant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit a new application on the form required by the Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meet all of the requirements for licensure established in this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Pay the required fees under Regulation .18 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A license may not be issued until the Board has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Received and reviewed the CHRC; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Has approved the application.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>