(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.
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