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Regulation .01 Definitions.

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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.