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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 29.05.03.04" title_num="29" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="03" heading="Preliminary Tests of Breath for Alcohol.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>PBT Devices.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Toxicologist shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Approve the make and model of PBT devices used in the State; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maintain a list of approved make and model PBT devices.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>At the time of approval by the Toxicologist, the make and model of the PBT device shall be on the most recently updated Conforming Products List of Evidential Breath Alcohol Measurement Devices published in the Federal Register by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the Department of Transportation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Calibration Check.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The calibration of a PBT device shall be checked by a PBT device operator, trained in accordance with §B(1) of this regulation, once a month by using an approved alcohol reference solution or alcohol gas standard.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The results of the calibration check shall be within plus or minus 10 percent, inclusive, of the alcohol concentration of the alcohol reference solution or alcohol gas standard.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A PBT device that does not achieve the result specified in §A(3)(b) of this regulation shall be withdrawn from use until it has been recalibrated.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Training Programs.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>PBT Device Operator Training Program.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The Toxicologist shall approve a PBT device operator training program.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>CTAU shall be notified in advance of all PBT device operator training classes.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A preliminary breath test of an individual suspected of being impaired or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be conducted only by a law enforcement officer who has completed and passed this training.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A written exam consisting of at least 25 questions shall be given at the conclusion of the program.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The cumulative passing score shall be 70 percent or above.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>A roster of students successfully completing the course shall be forwarded to the CTAU on completion of the program.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>PBT Device Instructor Training Program.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>All PBT device operator classes shall be taught by individuals who have successfully completed a PBT device instructor training program from CTAU.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>CTAU shall provide instructor training for all agencies.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Any requests for PBT Device Instructor Training shall be made to the CTAU Supervisor.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The PBT device instructor training program shall:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Include at least 16 hours of instruction; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Be approved by the Toxicologist.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>CTAU shall issue a certificate after the successful completion of either program outlined in §B(1) or (2) of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>