(a) (1) The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years. (2) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed as provided in this section. (b) At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states: (1) The date on which the current license expires; (2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and (3) The amount of the renewal fee. (c) The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who: (1) Submits a renewal application on the form that the Board requires; (2) Is of good moral character; (3) Pays a renewal fee set by the Board; (4) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed; (5) Meets the continuing education requirements adopted by the Board; and (6) Provides evidence of biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. (d) (1) Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14-308.1 of this title for: (i) Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and (ii) Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 14-5F-16(b) of this subtitle. (2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14-308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated 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) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety. (3) The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14-308.1 of this title. (e) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under § 14-5F-18 of this subtitle, for a first offense for failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.
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