State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Criminal History Records Checks
Sponsor: Malcolm Augustine (District 47)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 815 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring an applicant for a license to practice optometry and certain applicants for the renewal of a license to submit to a criminal history records check obtained from the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services; and providing that information obtained from the Central Repository is confidential, may not be redisseminated, and shall be used only for licensing purposes.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Augustine, Malcolm | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Augustine, Senator Augustinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Augustine, Senator Augustinelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Bunyon, Mesheca | Maryland Board of Optometry | Oral |
| FWA | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |