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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13B.02.04.04" title_num="13B" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="04" heading="Renewal Application.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each religious educational institution granted an exemption under this chapter shall submit to the Secretary every 2 years:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An application and financial statements, both in the form required by the Secretary;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The accompanying documentation required by the Secretary, including the current catalog of courses, and evidence from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that the institution is in good standing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A renewal application fee in the amount of $250.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Adequate Financial Resources.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An institution seeking a renewal of its exemption as a religious educational institution shall demonstrate that it possesses adequate financial resources to support the institution's educational program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An institution shall submit a financial statement for the 2 most recent calendar years, compiled by an independent accountant, showing, at a minimum, that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The institution holds at least $250,000 in total assets in Maryland; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The total assets of the institution exceed its total liabilities.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If the Secretary is satisfied on the basis of the materials submitted that the institution qualifies for renewal of its exemption from the approval authority of the Commission, the Secretary shall grant the institution an exemption as a religious educational institution.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A renewal of an exemption is valid for 2 years.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Upon granting an institution a renewal of its exemption under this regulation, the Secretary shall designate the date on which the institution’s next renewal application shall be submitted to the Secretary.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>