1. A. To become an approved course provider persons shall apply with the division’s Santa Fe office on a division-approved form that includes the course provider’s name, address and phone number; the names of all instructors; the dates the provider would offer the course; proposed course content, and whether the provider will offer the course in person or on the internet as well as documentation that NASBLA has approved the proposed course. The division shall deny or approve the application within 30 days after its receipt, or if the division requires more time it shall notify the applicant of the reason and shall approve or reject the application as soon as possible.

2. B. In approving a course provider the division shall:

   (1) follow the NASBLA process for course review and approval and shall review each course the person proposes to provide;

   (2) require the person or organization use the NASBLA testing standards for exam questions;

   (3) require the person or organization use the division-created question pool that meets NASBLA examination questions standards and covers New Mexico state boating laws and rules; and

   (4) require the person or organization to meet any additional requirements the division may have regarding the course presentation, course marketing, examination process, or data security.

[18.17.4.10 NMAC - N, 1/01/07]