Md. Code Regs. 26.10.06.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.10.06.05 - Reciprocity Certification

A. The Department may issue a reciprocity certification for one of the four categories listed in Regulation .01A of this chapter to an individual who has a valid certification issued by another state if the Department determines that the state has a comparable certification program to the requirements of this chapter.

B. To obtain reciprocity certification, an individual shall:

(1) Submit a valid certification from another state to the Department;

(2) Complete an application provided by the Department in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter;

(3) Meet the experience requirements as follows:

(a) An individual applying for a UST system technician, heating oil technician, or UST system remover reciprocity certification shall meet the experience requirements in Regulation .02 of this chapter; and

(b) An individual applying for a UST system inspector reciprocity certification shall meet the following experience requirements:

(i) Perform UST system inspections at a minimum of 10 regulated substance storage facilities within the last 2 years; and

(ii) Attend and complete an inspector orientation course provided by the Department; and

(4) Achieve a score of 90 percent or better on a certification test given by the Department for that certification.

C. An individual receiving a reciprocity certification issued under this chapter shall be subject to the requirements under COMAR 26.10.

D. An individual renewing a reciprocity certification issued under this chapter shall follow the renewal requirements in Regulation .04 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 26.10.06.05

Regulation .05 amended effective January 16, 2006 (33:1 Md. R. 39)
Regulation .05 amended effective 42:25 Md. R. 1547, eff.12/21/2015; adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/13/2022