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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 12.15.05.05" title_num="12" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="05" heading="Private Provider Business Location Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Before the Central Repository enters into a private provider agreement with or issues an original or renewal authorization certificate to a private provider, the Central Repository shall review a private provider's location plan.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A private provider's location plan, at a minimum, shall have:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A Livescan machine that is approved by the Central Repository;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A waiting area that, at a minimum, includes:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A reception desk; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Seating for individuals requesting a criminal history records check;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A method of securing and maintaining records that meets Central Repository requirements; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Electronic connections, electric power supply, and office climate control that meet manufacturer and Central Repository requirements.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>