Maryland
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of Maryland.
State Laws in Maryland
Need To Run Background Screenings in Maryland?
Hire Image provides comprehensive Maryland background checks including the following:
- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, Maryland employers with 15 or more full- time employees may not “require an applicant to disclose whether the applicant has a Criminal Record or criminal accusations brought against them” before the first in person interview.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, Maryland employers are prohibited from using an applicant’s or employee’s credit report or Credit History in determining whether to (1) deny employment to the applicant; (2) discharge the employee; or (3) determine compensation or the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, Maryland allows the use and possession of Marijuana by individuals for medical purposes by qualifying patients. Employers are specifically not required to permit or accommodate the use, consumption, possession, transfer, display, transportation, sale, or growing of marijuana in the workplace.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, Maryland employers may not seek Pay History, but may confirm wage history voluntarily provided by an applicant after an initial offer of employment. Employers must provide an applicant the wage range of the position for which the applicant applied, if requested.
- Maryland Access Fees
Maryland County Criminal Search Access Fees
No County Access Fees
Maryland Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
Maryland Statewide Access Fee $0.00
Maryland MVR Access Fees
Maryland MVR Access Fee $12.00
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