Section 15-803 - Qualifications for license. - Maryland Statutes

§ 15-803. Qualifications for license.
 

(a)  In general.- A person may not be licensed under this subtitle unless the person: 

(1) Is an individual of good reputation and moral character; 

(2) Is licensed to drive under Title 16 of this article; 

(3) Has completed the instructor certification program approved by the Administration; and 

(4) Is either: 

(i) Licensed under Subtitle 7 of this title to conduct a drivers' school; or 

(ii) Employed as a driving instructor by a licensed drivers' school. 

(b)  Submission of statement of licensed drivers' school.- Unless the applicant himself is licensed to conduct a drivers' school, each application for a license shall contain or be accompanied by the written statement of the licensed drivers' school by whom the applicant is or will be employed, certifying that the applicant has been accepted as a driving instructor. The written statement shall be signed on behalf of the licensed drivers' school by a person authorized under this title to sign an application for a drivers' school license. 

(c)  Notice - Termination of employment.- If a drivers' school makes a certified statement under this section, the drivers' school immediately shall notify the Administration of any termination of employment of the driving instructor. 

(d)  Notice - Form.- The notification required under subsection (c) of this section shall be made on the form that the Administration requires. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 661/2, § 6-507; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1986, ch. 472, § 1; 2001, ch. 350.]