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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 29.05.03.07" title_num="29" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="03" heading="Evidentiary Tests of Breath for Alcohol: Personnel — Duties.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Breath Test Operator.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A breath test operator shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Perform breath tests for alcohol in accordance with training;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Perform at least one test per month, either a subject or simulation test;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Notify CTAU of the following:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Test results that deviate greater than plus or minus 10 percent of the stated concentration for any validation test; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Mechanical problems with the breath testing instrument; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Complete all required reports.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A breath test operator who fails to perform at least one test per month as required in §A(1)(b) of this regulation shall provide a reason for this failure to the CTAU supervisor.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If a breath test operator will be on extended leave from the agency, the CTAU supervisor shall be notified by the breath test operator or the agency breath test supervisor.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Breath Test Maintenance Technician. A breath test maintenance technician shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Set up all instruments in the field;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Conduct an inspection of the assigned breath testing instruments at least once a month;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Conduct all scheduled maintenance procedures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Change the alcohol gas cylinder or alcohol reference solution as needed;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Test each instrument with approved alcohol gas standard or alcohol reference solution at least once a month;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Remove an instrument from service if the result of the test in §B(5) of this regulation is not plus or minus 10 percent of the stated concentration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Repair the instrument as needed; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Complete all required reports.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>