§ 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.

HISTORY: 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.