Section 17-503 - License or certificate(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Board shall issue a license or certificate to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title.(b) The Board shall include on each license and certificate that the Board issues:(1) The type of license or certificate;(2) The full name of the licensee or certificate holder;(4) The expiration date of the license or certificate.(c) The Board may issue a license or certificate to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated license or certificate if the licensee or certificate holder pays the replacement fee set by the Board.(d)(1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure or certification forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 17-501.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or certificate, 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 or certificate if the criminal history record information required under § 17-501.1 of this subtitle has not been received.(e)(1) The Board shall maintain an electronic roster of all individuals licensed or certified by the Board.(2) The roster shall be available for the purpose of electronically verifying licensure or certification on the Board's website.(3) Individuals without access to the Board's website may contact the Board to verify a license or certificate.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 409,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 408,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2019.Added by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 348,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.