An applicant for an initial school certification: Shall be 21 years old or older; Shall be licensed as a drivers' school under Transportation Article, Title 15, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland, and be in compliance with all the laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to the drivers' school license; May not have any pending charges or criminal convictions for: Fraud; A crime of moral turpitude; A sex offense; Contributing to the delinquency of a minor; or An offense within the last 5 years involving: A controlled dangerous substance; Alcohol or drugs while operating a motor vehicle; or A felony while operating a motor vehicle; May not have any outstanding complaints or pending charges for alleged violations that, if proven, would constitute grounds to refuse, suspend, or revoke the school's: Certification under Transportation Article, §16-506, Annotated Code of Maryland; or License under Transportation Article, §15-109, Annotated Code of Maryland; Shall have a valid federal and State tax identification number; May not have any unresolved past due tax or other financial obligation due to Maryland; and Shall be in compliance with all the State and local requirements to be licensed and authorized to do business in Maryland. If an applicant for a school certification is a partnership, corporation, or education institution, each individual responsible for the operation of the program shall meet the qualifications and requirements set forth in this regulation.