Maryland Transportation Section 16-212.1

      (a)      The Administration, in cooperation with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, shall establish an alcohol and drug education program to educate driver's license applicants who are subject to the provisions of § 16-105(f)(3) of this title. This program also shall be included as part of the driver education course established under Subtitle 5 of this title.

      (b)      The program shall provide 3 hours of instruction in:

            (1)      The hazards of driving while impaired or intoxicated;

            (2)      The criminal penalties and administrative sanctions for alcohol and drug related motor vehicle violations;

            (3)      The medical, biological, and psychological effects of the consumption of alcohol and drugs and their impact on the operation of a motor vehicle; and

            (4)      Any other drug and alcohol related information that the Administration determines would be beneficial to applicants for a driver's license.

      (c)      The Administration shall adopt regulations establishing criteria for certifying a private entity to offer the alcohol and drug education program established under this section.