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Title 09 — Subtitle 41. Oil and Gas Land Professionals

Chapter 01. General Regulations

Regulation .01 Registration Form.Copy Citation

In accordance with the provisions of Business Occupations and Professions Article, §10.5-105, Annotated Code of Maryland, each applicant shall use the initial or renewal registration form, as appropriate, provided by the Department.

Regulation .02 Name and Address Requirements.Copy Citation

A.
An applicant for registration as an Oil and Gas Land Professional may not provide a post office box number as a primary address.
B.
When a registered Oil and Gas Land Professional changes the registrant’s name or address, the registrant shall notify the Secretary in writing within 10 days of the change.

Regulation .03 Disclosure of Professional Designation or Recognized Professional Credential.Copy Citation

A.
An applicant for registration as an Oil and Gas Land Professional shall disclose to the Department any professional designation or recognized professional credential held by the applicant if the applicant intends to advertise the credential in the exercise of the applicant’s activities as a registered Oil and Gas Land Professional.
B.
The Department may disclose the credential, along with any relevant information regarding the nature of the credential, to the public.

Regulation .04 Registration Number and Certificate.Copy Citation

The Department shall issue to each applicant who submits a completed application form and the required fee:
(1)
A registration number; and
(2)
A registration certificate valid for 2 years.

Regulation .05 Notice of Renewal.Copy Citation

The Department shall notify a registered Oil and Land Gas Professional at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the individual’s registration.

Regulation .06 Renewal Certificate.Copy Citation

The Department shall issue a 2-year registration renewal certificate to a registrant who submits a completed renewal application form and the required fee prior to the expiration of the registrant’s current registration.

Chapter 02. Fees

Regulation .01 Application and Renewal Fees.Copy Citation

Fees charged by the Secretary are as follows:
A.
Application Fee — $50
B.
Registration Renewal Fee — $50