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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.44.09.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="09" heading="Qualifications for All Applicants.">
  <text>A dental hygienist holding an active license in any other state may be granted a license in Maryland if the applicant:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Meets the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §4-306, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Is of good moral character;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Is a graduate of a school for dental hygienists that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Requires at least 2 years of education in an institution of higher education;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Is approved by the Board; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Meets the qualifications otherwise required by Health Occupations Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, for an active general license to practice dental hygiene.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>