This chapter applies to carriers that issue or deliver partnership policies to Maryland residents. The certification process described in this chapter is not a replacement for, and may not impact the form approval process set forth in, COMAR 31.04.17. Nothing in this chapter exempts carriers from complying with the requirements found in COMAR 31.14.01 and .02. Nothing in this chapter exempts insurance producers from complying with the training requirements found in COMAR 31.14.01.34.