Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-304
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-304, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§8–304.
Official statutory text
To apply for a license to practice registered nursing or licensed practical nursing, an applicant shall:
(1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this subtitle;
(2) Submit to the Board:
(i) An application on the form that the Board requires, including a current address;
(ii) Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this section is being met or has been met;
(iii) Written, verified evidence of completion of the appropriate education requirements of § 8–302 of this subtitle; and
(iv) Written, verified evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant’s primary state of residence is Maryland or a state that is not a party state to the Nurse Licensure Compact set forth in Subtitle 7A of this title; and
(3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
(1) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8–303 of this subtitle;
(2) Submit to the Board:
(i) An application on the form that the Board requires, including a current address;
(ii) Written, verified evidence that the requirement of item (1) of this section is being met or has been met;
(iii) Written, verified evidence of completion of the appropriate education requirements of § 8–302 of this subtitle; and
(iv) Written, verified evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant’s primary state of residence is Maryland or a state that is not a party state to the Nurse Licensure Compact set forth in Subtitle 7A of this title; and
(3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
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