Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 8-6B-12

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who:

(1) Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and

(2) Pays a license fee set by the Board.

(b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a license designation as:

(1) Licensed electrologist; or

(2) Licensed electrology instructor.

(c) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8-303 of this title, 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) Other evidence that demonstrates that the applicant does not pose a threat to the public health or safety.

(2) The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 8-303 of this title has not been received.