§ 15-3. Interpretation.

(a) In general.

(1) This subtitle shall be construed to promote a policy that gives an individual who has a criminal record, but otherwise meets all criteria for consideration for employment, an opportunity to be judged on his or her own merit when initially applying for employment.

(2) This subtitle, however, may not be construed to require any employer to hire someone with a criminal record nor to limit an employer's ability to choose the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the employment opportunity at hand.

(b) Federal, State law on criminal records prevails.

Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to modify or waive the requirements and limitations of any Federal or State law on access to or the use of criminal records.

(c) {Repealed}