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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 09.35.04.04" title_num="09" subtitle_num="35" chapter_num="04" heading="Criteria for Qualifying Programs.">
  <text>Programs shall meet at least the following criteria in order to be considered qualifying programs:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Maintain and enhance professional competency of licensees regulated by the Board;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Foster improvement, advancement, and extension of the mechanical and other appropriate professional skills and knowledge related to the work performed by licensees regulated by the Board;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Be offered by an authorized provider;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Have a stated purpose and defined content area;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Be presented by presenters who are qualified in the defined content area; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Have a clearly stated time duration.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>