Section 11-402 - Solicitation of students.
§ 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.]