Section 11-402 - Solicitation of students. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-402. Solicitation of students.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(2) (i) "School" means a private career school located outside the State. 

(ii) "School" does not include a private career school that operates in the State pursuant to a certificate of approval issued under § 11-202 (b) of this title. 

(3) "Solicitor" means a person engaged in the business, for compensation, of soliciting or offering to solicit students in this State to enroll in or apply for a program offered by a school. 

(b)  Solicitor's permit required.- A person may not act as a solicitor unless such person has a permit issued under this section. 

(c)  Application.-  

(1) A person wishing to act as a solicitor shall apply to the Commission for a permit. 

(2) The application shall be made on the forms the Commission provides, shall contain the information the Commission requires, and shall be accompanied by: 

(i) A copy of each type of contract offered by the solicitor to prospective students; and 

(ii) Any advertising materials and other representations that are made by the school to its students or prospective students. 

(d)  Term; renewal.- Each permit issued under this section expires on June 30 after its issuance and may be renewed annually on application and payment of the required fee. 

(e)  Issuance; fees.-  

(1) The Commission shall consider the application and accompanying material. 

(2) If the Commission approves the application, it shall issue a permit to the solicitor, on payment of an initial fee of $25. The renewal fee is $25. 

(f)  Revocation.- After notice to the solicitor and an opportunity for a hearing, the Commission may revoke the solicitor's permit for: 

(1) Violation of a contract with a student; or 

(2) Any other good cause. 
 

[1988, ch. 246, § 2.]