Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 18-3A-04
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions § 18-3A-04, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Occupations and Professions — governs professional and occupational licensing.
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§18–3A–04.
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(a) Except for registration under § 18-3A-03(d) of this subtitle, the Secretary shall conduct a State and national criminal records check of an applicant before registering the applicant.
(b) An applicant shall pay to the Secretary the cost of any background checks before the applicant may be registered.
(b) An applicant shall pay to the Secretary the cost of any background checks before the applicant may be registered.
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