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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 10.01.01.01" title_num="10" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="01" heading="Purpose.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulatory provisions related to the State income tax credit program for the following qualified health care practitioners who serve as preceptors without compensation in health care workforce shortage areas:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Physicians;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Advanced practice registered nurses;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Physician assistants;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Registered nurses; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Licensed practical nurses.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>This chapter describes the procedures used by the Maryland Department of Health to assess eligibility of applicants, process applications, and certify income tax credits for approved applications.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>