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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 15.20.10.07" title_num="15" subtitle_num="20" chapter_num="10" heading="Business Licenses.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each location that employs a person who is paid to fertilize turf shall have a license as provided under §B of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An applicant for license or renewal of a business license shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Apply to the Department on a departmental form;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Designate an employee who is a certified professional fertilizer applicator; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Pay a $50 fee.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Vehicle Identification Requirement. If the business provides turf fertilization services for hire, the business license number, preceded by the letters “MDA,” shall appear on any service vehicle used on a job site.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Duration and Renewal.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A license is valid beginning January 1, or whenever obtained, until the following December 31. For a license due to expire on June 30, 2022, the new expiration date is December 31, 2022.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If an application for renewal of a business license is received by the Department more than 30 days after the expiration date of the license, the applicant is subject to a $30 late fee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Renewals may be issued to licensees provided they have a record of compliance with the requirements of this chapter and continue to employ at least one certified professional fertilizer applicator.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Each licensee shall immediately notify the Department in writing if there is a change in business ownership, name, address, phone number, or certified professional fertilizer applicator.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>