.22 Instructor Renewal.

A. An instructor may renew by submitting an application to the Administration in a form prescribed by the Administration.

B. To qualify for renewal, the instructor shall have:

(1) Taught a minimum of two complete motorcycle safety courses per year, one of which shall have been a basic entry level course, during the 2-year approval period at a training center;

(2) Maintained a satisfactory driving record as identified under Regulation .24 of this chapter;

(3) Attended all Administration required instructor courses, meetings, and update seminars;

(4) Demonstrated a teaching proficiency level acceptable to the Administration for teaching approved motorcycle safety courses;

(5) Not had their driver’s license suspended more than once during the previous approval period or no current driver’s license suspension; and

(6) Complied with the rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines required by the Administration for conducting approved motorcycle safety courses, operating a motorcycle safety training center, and approval as an instructor.

C. Individuals applying for renewal of their instructor approval shall submit the renewal application to the Administration at least 15 days before the expiration date of their current approval.

D. In addition to the information required to be entered in the renewal application, the application shall be accompanied by the following:

(1) A certified copy of the applicant's out-of-State driving record for the preceding 3 years, if applicable;

(2) A self-certification attesting the applicant does not have any reportable medical conditions; and

(3) A signed copy of the State of Maryland Instructor Code of Conduct.

E. After verifying that the applicant meets all the requirements for renewal, the Administration shall issue the instructor a renewed instructor approval and identification badge for the subsequent 2 years.

F. Individuals failing to complete the renewal procedures before their designated expiration date shall lose their instructor approval as of their expiration date and may not teach approved courses. In order to regain this approval, the individual shall reapply and complete the approval requirements designated by the Administration.