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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 26.05.02.04" title_num="26" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="02" heading="Examination.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Board shall notify the applicant of the applicant's eligibility to take an examination at least 30 days before the next scheduled examination.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An eligible applicant shall sit for the written examination on the date on which the examination is scheduled, unless the applicant has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Received the prior approval of the Board to postpone examination of the applicant until a future specified exam date;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Received the prior approval of the Board to be tested orally in whole or in part upon a showing of the existence of exceptional circumstances, for example, the applicant suffers from dyslexia or other reading disability; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Satisfied the requirements for licensure by reciprocity as set forth in Regulation .09 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Frequency.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board shall offer a written examination at least three times a year.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The times and places within the State for the written examination shall be announced by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Location. The written examination shall be given in a convenient location and shall be administered and proctored by a representative of the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Purpose. Examinations shall test an applicant's technical knowledge and the applicant's knowledge of applicable Maryland laws and regulations concerning the construction of wells or the installation of well system equipment, or both.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Passing Score. An individual shall attain a score of at least 70 percent to pass the Board's examination.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Notification.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board, within 45 days after the examination, shall inform the applicant in writing as to whether the applicant has passed the examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Within 90 days of receipt of the notification in §G(1), of this regulation, any applicant who has passed the examination shall satisfy all remaining licensure requirements as set forth in COMAR 26.05.01.03.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Reexamination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Except as provided in §H(2), of this regulation, an individual who fails the examination or fails to appear for two consecutive examinations may reapply for examination by paying the application fee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An individual who fails any Board examination two consecutive times may be required to satisfy any of the following requirements before reexamination:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Appear in person before the Board; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Obtain additional training.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>