# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 11 — Real Estate Commission

### Chapter 06 — Continuing Education

#### Regulation .01 Definitions.

*COMAR 09.11.06.01*

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.