Sec. 09.11.06.01. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Approved continuing education course" means a continuing education course approved by the Commission.

(2) "Classroom instruction" means the art or science of teaching in a space:

(a) Exclusively used for instructing during periods of instruction;

(b) Which is conducive to learning; and

(c) Where an assigned instructor is present.

(3) “Clock hour” means a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction per 60-minute hour.

(4) "Commission" means the State Real Estate Commission.

(5) "Continuing education course" means a course related to real estate taught by a qualified instructor who is experienced in the real estate industry through:

(a) Classroom instruction; or

(b) A design and delivery system for distance learning instruction.

(6) "Course" means classroom or distance learning instruction of 1.5 clock hours, but not more than 6 clock hours.

(7) “Course provider” means an entity that is qualified to conduct continuing education courses in accordance with Business Occupations and Professions Article, §17-315(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(8) "Course related to real estate" means a course which covers one or more of the following topics:

(a) Federal, State, or local legislative issues;

(b) Antitrust law;

(c) Fair housing law;

(d) Real estate ethics or professional standards;

(e) Disclosure;

(f) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees;

(g) Technology relating to real estate brokerage services;

(h) The principles of agency and agency disclosure; and

(i) The requirements of supervision by brokers, branch office managers, and team leaders.

(9) Distance Learning Instruction.

(a) "Distance learning instruction" means the art or science of teaching where:

(i) The instructor and student may be separated by distance and time;

(ii) Equipment may be needed to communicate the content; and

(iii) The content is specifically developed for this form of instruction.

(b) Distance learning methods include:

(i) The specific delivery systems listed in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §17-315, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(ii) Any other delivery system approved by the Commission.

(10) “Instructor” means an individual engaged by a course provider to teach a continuing education course.