In order to participate in the Program, a provider shall be licensed by the Department pursuant to Health-General Article, Title 19, Subtitle 9, Annotated Code of Maryland, or shall be legally authorized to provide hospice care in the jurisdiction in which the services are provided, and shall obtain other licenses as may be required by applicable State and local laws. Employees of the provider who provide hospice care services must be licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local laws.