(a) Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Board shall license an applicant who meets the requirements of this title for that license. (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 through the Board's website or a mobile application issued by the Board. (3) Individuals without access to the Board's website or the mobile application may contact the Board to verify a license. (c) Licensees shall present evidence of licensure to: (1) An employer as part of the employment process; and (2) A client at the request of the client or the client's designated decision maker. (d) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 10-302.1 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 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 license an applicant if the criminal history record information required under § 10-302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
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