§ 3-306

Maryland § 3-306

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gho: Health Occupations
• Title: 3

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(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Board shall license an applicant who meets the requirements of this title.

(b) (1) The Board shall maintain an electronic roster of each individual licensed by the Board.

(2) The roster shall be available for the purpose of electronically verifying licensure on the Board’s website.

(3) Individuals without access to the Board’s website may contact the Board to verify a license.

(c) The Board shall include on each electronic license record:

(1) The full name of the licensee;

(2) A license number;

(3) Designations that clearly distinguish between those licensees who may practice:

(i) Chiropractic;

(ii) Chiropractic with the right to practice physical therapy; and

(iii) Chiropractic under the supervision of a Board–approved licensed chiropractor;

(4) The status of the license;

(5) The expiration date of the license; and

(6) The original date of licensure.

(d) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 3–302.1 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 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) Any other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(2) The Board may not license an applicant if the criminal history record information required under § 3–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.