(a) (1) Except as provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Board shall issue an electronic license or registration to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title. (2) On specific request of an applicant, the Board shall print from its website a paper copy of the verification of licensure or registration and send it by first-class mail to the address on the application for the license or registration. (b) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure or registration forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 18-302.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or registration, 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) The Board may not issue a license or registration if the criminal history record information required under § 18-302.1 of this subtitle has not been received.
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