Section 2-306 - Issuance of license(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.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 48,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.