§8–6B–12.

    (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.