Sec. 11.20.01.03. Approval to Operate a Training Center

A. As authorized under Transportation Article, §16-603, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Administration may organize and operate training centers, including a mobile training center.

B. As authorized under Transportation Article, 16-601 and 16-603, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Administration shall approve and designate the operator of an independent training center.

C. A State or community college, State university, an agency of a political subdivision, or any other organization or person that is a resident of the State, as defined under Transportation Article, §11-149, Annotated Code of Maryland, may be approved and designated to operate an independent training center.

D. Individuals applying for approval to operate an independent training center shall have the following minimum qualifications:

(1) Be at least 21 years old;

(2) Have a high school certificate of graduation or equivalent;

(3) Be licensed in Maryland to drive a motor vehicle; and

(4) Have not been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude unless, in the opinion of the Administration, satisfactory rehabilitation has taken place.

E. Approval to operate an independent training center may be obtained by submitting an application to the Administration in the form required by the Administration.

F. In addition to the information required to be entered upon the application, the application shall be accompanied by all of the following:

(1) Written evidence acceptable to the Administration from the local zoning authorities, departments of health, sanitation, and fire inspection that the area designated for use as the independent training center is in compliance with all necessary zoning, health, sanitation, and fire codes;

(2) A schedule of the planned courses that includes tentative dates and time periods;

(3) A list that includes the full name and certification numbers of Administration-certified instructors who have agreed to teach the scheduled courses; and

(4) Copies of insurance certificates verifying appropriate coverage for liability, property damage, and workers' compensation required by Regulation .07 of this chapter.

G. The application shall be signed and certified by an authorized representative of the company, corporation, educational institution, or government entity making application.