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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 30.02.02.04" title_num="30" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="02" heading="Reciprocity.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To obtain reciprocal licensure or certification, an applicant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit to MIEMSS a completed application on a form the EMS Board requires;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be at least the minimum age required for licensure or certification as set forth in Regulation .03B(2) of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be currently affiliated with an EMS operational program providing at least the level of services for which the individual is seeking reciprocal licensure or certification, unless applying for reciprocal certification as an emergency medical responder.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements of §A of this regulation, an applicant for emergency medical responder reciprocal certification shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit evidence of current:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Certification as an emergency medical responder in another state; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an emergency medical responder.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements of §A of this regulation, an applicant for emergency medical technician reciprocal certification shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit evidence of current:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Certification as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic in another state if that state follows the national educational standards; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Successfully complete a:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>MIEMSS-approved protocol orientation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>MIEMSS-approved technical proficiency verification.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements of §A of this regulation, an applicant for reciprocal paramedic licensure shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit evidence of active status registration as a paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Successfully complete a MIEMSS-approved protocol orientation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Expiration Date.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For an EMR or EMT who is issued a certificate by reciprocity:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Between February 1 and July 31, the expiration date shall be July 31 plus 1 year; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Between August 1 and January 31, the expiration date shall be January 31 plus 1 year.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For a paramedic who is issued a license by reciprocity, the expiration shall be 30 days after the individual’s current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification expires.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>