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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".18" citation="COMAR 11.20.01.18" title_num="11" subtitle_num="20" chapter_num="01" heading="Issuance of an Instructor Approval.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Upon receipt of the signed application for instructor approval and when satisfied that the applicant has met all requirements, the Administration shall issue an instructor approval to the applicant.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The approval shall permit the instructor to teach the approved motorcycle safety courses, classroom and range sessions, at training centers for a period of 2 years. The approval expires 2 years from the date of issuance.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>To maintain instructor approval, the instructor shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Teach a minimum of two complete motorcycle safety courses per year, one of which shall be the basic entry level rider course, during the 2-year approval period at motorcycle safety training centers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain a satisfactory driving record as identified under Regulation .24 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Attend all Administration required courses, meetings, and update seminars for instructors;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Demonstrate an acceptable proficiency for teaching approved motorcycle safety courses;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Continuously maintain certification by the approved curriculum provider to teach the currently approved curriculum;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Comply with the rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines established by the Administration for conducting approved motorcycle safety courses, operating a motorcycle safety training center, and certification as an instructor; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Act in a manner that, in the Administration’s opinion, is not detrimental to the State’s Motorcycle Safety Program or unsafe for students enrolled in motorcycle safety courses.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An instructor shall renew the approval every 2 years by completing the renewal procedures required by the Administration under Regulation .22 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>