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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".18" citation="COMAR 11.23.02.18" title_num="11" subtitle_num="23" chapter_num="02" heading="Certified Instructor Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An instructor certification and instructor certification badge may not be transferred, sold, or assigned.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An instructor certification badge, issued by the Administration, shall be worn by the certified instructor in full view and at all times when functioning in the capacity of an instructor.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A certified instructor shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Use the program curriculum approved by the Administration; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Teach the program curriculum in accordance with the regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines established by the Administration.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A certified instructor may not use a cell phone or allow the student to use a cell phone in a moving motor vehicle while conducting behind-the-wheel instruction, except in the event of an emergency.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A certified instructor shall maintain:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A valid driver's license to drive the class of vehicle in which instruction is to be given, with no driving restrictions, except for:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Corrective lenses; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A restriction issued under Transportation Article, §16-203, Annotated Code of Maryland, for child support arrearages;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A driving record with not more than four active points; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A satisfactory criminal history record, which means having no pending charges or criminal convictions for:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Fraud in the operation of providing instruction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A crime of moral turpitude;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A sex offense;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Contributing to the delinquency of a minor;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>An offense involving a controlled dangerous substance;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>An offense involving alcohol or drugs while operating a motor vehicle; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>A felony involving the use of a motor vehicle.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>A certified instructor shall disclose any reportable medical conditions.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>A certified instructor shall report to the employing school:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Proof of all satisfactory completion of any professional development;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any complaints or charges for alleged violations that if proven would constitute grounds for refusal, cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the instructor certification, driver's license, or instructor license;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Any convictions or other disposition of complaints or charges that would constitute grounds for refusal, cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the instructor's certification, driver's license, or instructor license; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any reportable medical conditions.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>A certified instructor shall report to the Administration, in writing, within 5 business days of any change in the information supplied in the latest application or renewal form submitted to the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>An instructor certified by the Administration shall continuously follow all the requirements set forth in this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>