Md. Code Regs. 15.20.10.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 15.20.10.05 - Professional Fertilizer Applicator

A. Certification. Each applicant for a professional fertilizer applicator certificate shall register with the Department, on a form approved by the Department.

B. Certification Requirements. Each applicant for a professional fertilizer applicator certificate shall;

(1) Pay a fee of $100; and

(2) Pass an examination given by the Department.

C. Recertification. A certification shall be renewed annually by:

(1) Applying to the Department;

(2) Annually attending 2 hours of continuing education course or courses approved by the Department, or by reexamination;

(3) Paying the recertification fee of $100; and

(4) Complying with all other requirements of this chapter.

D. Duration and Renewal.

(1) A professional fertilizer applicator certificate is valid beginning January 1, or whenever obtained, until the following December 31. For a certificate due to expire on June 30, 2022, the new expiration date is December 31, 2022.

(2) If an application for renewal of a professional fertilizer applicator certificate is received by the Department more than 30 days after the expiration date of the certificate, the applicant is subject to a $30 late fee.

(3) An individual who has not renewed the certificate within 12 months of its expiration shall be required by the Department to retake the examination.

Md. Code Regs. 15.20.10.05

Regulations.05, adopted effective 40:21 Md. R. 1780, eff.10/28/2013 ; amended effective 49:10 Md. R. 562, eff. 5/16/2022