(a) The Administration, in cooperation with the Behavioral Health 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.