Section 8-308 - Issuance and contents of licenses; criminal history record information(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall license any applicant who meets the requirements for a license as:(1) A registered nurse under this title; or(2) A licensed practical nurse under this title.(b)(1) The Board shall:(i) Issue each new licensee a license number and registration certificate that indicates that the initial license was issued by the Board; and(ii) Electronically record each license in the Board's database and on the Board's Web site.(2) Each license shall include: (ii) The type of license; and(c)(1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure or certification forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8-303 of this subtitle, in determining whether to grant a license or a certificate, 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)(i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Board may not issue a license or a certificate if the criminal history record information required under § 8-303 of this subtitle has not been received.(ii) The Board may grant a 90-day extension of a temporary license pending receipt of criminal history record information.