(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who: (1) Meets the requirements of this title; (2) Pays the license fee set by the Board; and (3) Submits to the Board satisfactory evidence of having completed a State and national criminal history records check in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle. (b) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 2–303.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider: (i) The age at which the crime was committed; (ii) The nature of the crime; (iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime; (iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime; (v) Subsequent work history; (vi) Employment and character references; and (vii) Any 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 § 2–303.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
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