Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 14-313

(b) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this subtitle, in determining whether to issue 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 applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety. (2) The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this subtitle has not been received. §14–313.1. NOT IN EFFECT ** TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2019 PER CHAPTER 470 OF 2018 ** // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTER 470 OF 2018 // (a) Within 30 days after receiving a request from the Board, a compact physician shall provide to the Board verification, on a form provided by the Board, that the compact physician satisfies the requirements for licensure under this subtitle. (b) Refusal by a compact physician to provide the verification requested under subsection (a) of this section may not be considered a basis for denial of a license under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established under § 14–3A–01 of this title.