(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who:
(1) Meets the requirements of this subtitle; and
(2) Pays a fee set by the Board.
(b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues a designation of licensed direct–entry midwife.
(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 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 § 8–303 of this title has not been received.