# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 20 — Soil and Water Conservation

### Chapter 04 — Nutrient Management Certification and Licensing

#### Regulation .04 Certification Application and Examination Requirement.

*COMAR 15.20.04.04*

A. To apply for the examination to be certified as a nutrient management consultant, an applicant shall file the following with the Department at least 15 days before any announced examination:

  (1) An application on the form the Department requires;

  (2) Proof of meeting one of the following:

    (a) A school-authenticated college degree in an agriculturally related area, and 1 year of practical experience acceptable to the Department in nutrient management planning, or

    (b) A combination of education and practical experience related to nutrient management planning which is acceptable to the Department; and

  (3) Except for a government agency, the applicable certification fee by check or money order.

B. To apply for the farm operator certification, a person shall:

  (1) File the required application forms with the Department; and

  (2) Pay the applicable fees by check or money order.

C. Unless timely filed and complete, an application may be denied.