(2) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed as provided in this section.

(b) At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states:

(1) The date on which the current license expires;

(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(3) The amount of the renewal fee.

(c) The Board shall renew the license of a licensee who:

(1) Submits a renewal application on the form that the Board requires;

(2) Is of good moral character;

(3) Pays a renewal fee set by the Board;

(4) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;

(5) Meets the continuing education requirements adopted by the Board; and

(6) Provides evidence of biennial cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

(d) (1) Beginning October 1, 2016, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14-308.1 of this title for:

(i) Renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and

(ii) Each former licensee who files for reinstatement under § 14-5F-16(b) of this subtitle.

(2) On receipt of the criminal history record information of a licensee forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14-308.1 of this title, in determining whether disciplinary action should be taken, based on the criminal history record information, against a licensee who renewed or reinstated a license, the Board shall consider:

(i) The age at which the crime was committed;

(ii) The nature of the crime;

(iii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;

(iv) The length of time that has passed since the crime;

(v) Subsequent work history;

(vi) Employment and character references; and

(vii) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.

(3) The Board may renew or reinstate a license only if the licensee or applicant attests that the licensee or applicant has submitted to a criminal history records check under § 14-308.1 of this title.

(e) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $100 per continuing education credit in lieu of a sanction under § 14-5F-18 of this subtitle, for a first offense for failure of a licensee to obtain the continuing education credits required by the Board.