Section 8-308 - Issuance and contents of licenses; criminal history record information. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-308. Issuance and contents of licenses; criminal history record information.
 

(a)  Issuance.- Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall license any applicant who meets the requirements for a license as: 

(1) A registered nurse under this title; or 

(2) A licensed practical nurse under this title. 

(b)  Contents.-  

(1) The Board shall: 

(i) Issue each new licensee a license number and registration certificate that indicates that the initial license was issued by the Board; and 

(ii) Electronically record each license in the Board's database and on the Board's website. 

(2) Each license shall include: 

(i) Any expiration date; 

(ii) The type of license; and 

(iii) Any certification. 

(c)  Criminal history record information.-  

(1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure or certification forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8-303 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or a 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) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board may not issue a license or a certificate if the criminal history record information required under § 8-303 of this subtitle has not been received. 

(ii) The Board may grant a 90-day extension of a temporary license pending receipt of criminal history record information. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, §§ 86, 295, 296; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; ch. 614; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 2006, ch. 390, § 2; 2008, ch. 653; 2010, chs. 585, 586.]