1. A. Technicians installing replacement automotive glass shall be fully qualified for the tasks they are required to perform. Such qualifications shall include, at a minimum, completion of a comprehensive training program, at least 3 hours every 3 years, with a final exam and an ongoing education component. The program shall include, among other things:

   1. (1) Automotive glass replacement safety issues;
   2. (2) An understanding of OEM installation standards and procedures;
   3. (3) Relevant technical specifications;
   4. (4) Adhesive system manufacturer specific comprehensive retention system training; and
   5. (5) The opportunity to apply and demonstrate the skills technicians learn.

2. B. Technicians performing recalibration/calibration procedures shall be fully qualified for the tasks they are required to perform. Such qualifications shall include, at a minimum, completion of a comprehensive training program with a final exam and ongoing education component. Curriculum used for ADAS training shall be kept on file (in an auditable format) and shall contain the following elements:

   1. (1) What ADAS are, what they do, and how they function;
   2. (2) Types of ADAS;
   3. (3) Purpose of recalibration/calibration and the need for precise execution; and

   4. (4) Types of recalibration/calibration:

      1. (a) Static;
      2. (b) Dynamic; or
      3. (c) Dual (static and dynamic).

   5. (5) Comprehensive and manufacturer specific recalibration/calibration training for the system/equipment used by the automotive glass company are as follows:

      1. (a) Set up and operation of the equipment; and
      2. (b) Maintenance of the equipment.

   6. (6) Successful completion/mastery of the training shall be verified by a final exam which includes:

      1. (a) Knowledge assessment of ADAS and the recalibration/calibration process; and
      2. (b) Skill assessment to verify proper technique and use of equipment.
3. C. Training with respect to the content and requirements of the current version of ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS shall be required for all personnel directly involved in the automotive glass replacement process and may include, for example, scheduling, purchasing, installing, customer service, quality control, and management. Records of this training detailing content, date, participants, and acknowledgment of the participant’s successful completion of the training and receipt of a printed copy of the current standard shall be maintained.

Authority: Commercial Law Article, §13-301; Transportation Article, §§12-104(b) and 22-406, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 7, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 365)

Regulation .01 amended effective October 16, 2023 (50:20 Md. R. 888)

Regulation .04C amended effective October 16, 2023 (50:20 Md. R. 888)

Regulation .05 D, E amended effective October 16, 2023 (50:20 Md. R. 888)

Regulation .05F adopted effective October 16, 2023 (50:20 Md. R. 888)

Regulation .09 amended effective October 16, 2023 (50:20 Md. R. 888)