# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 21. Environmental Health Specialists

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 21-305

The Board shall adopt regulations that include:

(1)

  (i) The establishment of an environmental health specialist-in-training program for applicants to obtain the necessary experience to qualify to take the examination; and

  (ii) A condition that a person may not participate in an environmental health specialist-in-training program for more than 3 years, unless granted an extension by the Board;

(2)

  (i) The establishment of a seasonal environmental health specialist-in-training program for individuals to be temporarily employed as environmental health specialists; and

  (ii) A condition that an individual may not participate in a seasonal environmental health specialist-in-training program for more than 6 months within a consecutive 12-month period; and

(3)

  (i) The requirements for Board approval of an apprenticeship; and

  (ii) The minimum and maximum duration of an apprenticeship.

---

Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)