Regulation .07 Verifier Certification Program.
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A.
An individual may not be certified or act as a certified verifier as provided by this chapter unless the individual meets the following requirements to be established by the Department:
(1)
Education and experience;
(2)
Training; and
(3)
Continuing education.
B.
The Department may certify a verifier who meets the following eligibility requirements:
(1)
Has 3 or more years experience developing SCWQPs or qualifies as a U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Conservation Planner level II;
(2)
Is certified in Maryland to prepare NMPs; and
(3)
Is certified in the use of the MNTT.
C.
A verifier may remain certified only by completing at least 6 hours of Department approved training within the first year, and 12 hours thereafter for each 3-year certification period, as well as completing a training session on the use of any modified version of the MNTT within 6 months of the modification.