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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 15.20.04.06" title_num="15" subtitle_num="20" chapter_num="04" heading="Certification.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department shall certify any individual as a nutrient management consultant or certified farm operator who:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meets the requirements of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meets the Department's educational and experience requirements;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Meets the Department's training requirements; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Passes a Department-approved examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department may issue a supplemental certification to an individual who prepares a nutrient management plan for an agricultural operation producing a specialty plant, crop, animal, or product, and who meets:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All the requirements of §A of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Additional educational and experience requirements relating to the production specialty, as approved by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>