Regulation .05 Reciprocity Certification.
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A.
The Department may issue a reciprocity certification for one of the four categories listed in Regulation .01A of this chapter to an individual who has a valid certification issued by another state if the Department determines that the state has a comparable certification program to the requirements of this chapter.
B.
To obtain reciprocity certification, an individual shall:
(1)
Submit a valid certification from another state to the Department;
(2)
Complete an application provided by the Department in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter;
(3)
Meet the experience requirements as follows:
(a)
An individual applying for a UST system technician, heating oil technician, or UST system remover reciprocity certification shall meet the experience requirements in Regulation .02 of this chapter; and
(b)
An individual applying for a UST system inspector reciprocity certification shall meet the following experience requirements:
(i)
Perform UST system inspections at a minimum of 10 regulated substance storage facilities within the last 2 years; and
(ii)
Attend and complete an inspector orientation course provided by the Department; and
(4)
Achieve a score of 90 percent or better on a certification test given by the Department for that certification.
C.
An individual receiving a reciprocity certification issued under this chapter shall be subject to the requirements under COMAR 26.10.
D.
An individual renewing a reciprocity certification issued under this chapter shall follow the renewal requirements in Regulation .04 of this chapter.