(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:
(1) The full name of the licensed behavior analyst;
(2) The dates of issuance and expiration;
(3) A serial number;
(4) The signatures of the chair and the vice chair of the Board; and
(5) The seal of the Board.
(c) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 17–501.1 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 § 17–501.1 of this title has not been received.