# COMAR Title 13B — Maryland Higher Education Commission

## Subtitle 02 — Academic Regulations

### Chapter 01 — Requirements for Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in Maryland

#### Regulation .07-1 . Operation of Out-of-State SARA Institutions in the State.

*COMAR 13B.02.01.07-1*

A. An out-of-state SARA institution that does not operate in Maryland may provide SARA distance education in the State.

B. An out-of-State SARA institution may not operate in Maryland unless it first obtains a certificate of approval from the Commission pursuant to Education Article, §11-202, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. An out-of-State SARA institution that operates in Maryland may not offer a program in Maryland unless the program is offered in compliance with Education Article, §11-206, Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. An out-of-State SARA institution is subject to all generally applicable laws and regulations of Maryland, as may be amended by the General Assembly, including but not limited to the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.