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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 07.05.01.10" title_num="07" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="01" heading="Agency Administrative Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The agency shall provide suitable office space in Maryland that provides:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Office and reception areas that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Are used exclusively as an office and reception area for the agency, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Contain appropriate furnishings in good condition;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Areas for confidential interviewing with parents and children;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>As appropriate, children's playroom or lounge for adolescents; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Storage areas for personnel and client records that provide controlled access and adhere to confidentiality requirements.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>To assure that staff is supported adequately with equipment, the agency shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintain appropriate equipment in good working condition for the operation of the office and the functioning of employees;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide office furnishings that are easy to maintain, clean, safe, and comfortable; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Maintain locked file cabinets with controlled access for confidential personnel, adoption, and foster care records.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>To assure adequate transportation for children, the agency shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If needed, assist clients in arranging transportation necessary for implementing the child's service plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide transportation equipped with appropriate safety seats for infants and toddlers; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Assure that vehicles are maintained in compliance with the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule and operated in conformity with all applicable motor vehicle laws.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Bonding Coverage.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An agency that accepts prepayment of public funds, directly or indirectly, shall maintain adequate bonding as determined by State law or contract.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>All individuals authorized to sign checks or manage funds shall be bonded at the agency's expense.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Vehicle Insurance. The agency shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Have insurance or document that insurance is carried that covers liability to children or third parties arising through the use of an agency or private vehicle, by any of the agency's staff or agents on agency business on or off the agency premises;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Carry a minimum of :</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Bodily injury insurance at $100,000 for each individual,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Bodily injury insurance at $300,000 for each accident, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Property damage liability insurance at $25,000 for each accident; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the vehicle is owned privately, document that the private owner carries the minimum insurance amounts in §E(2) of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>