assigned to the Department of Licensing and
Regulation in 1974 (Chapter 4, Acts of the Special
Session of 1973). The Board examines and licenses
persons wishing to engage in the practice of
forestry in Maryland.

The Board consists of seven members appointed
to five-year terms by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Senate. Five members must be
registered professional foresters appointed from
nominees recommended by the Maryland Chapter,
Society of American Foresters. They must have
engaged in the practice of forestry for at least ten
years prior to appointment.

Authorization for the Board continues until July
1, 1994 (Code 1957, Art. 56, secs. 299-319A).

BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR
HEARING AID DEALERS

Chairperson: Thomas A. Fisher, 1989

John M. Adams, 1986; Phillip B. Miller, 1987;
Victor Gladstone, M.D., 1988; M. Elizabeth
Froehlinger Powell, 1988; Dr. James Gerlach,
1989.

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 659-6322
Toll Free: 1-800-^92-7521

The Board of Examiners for Hearing Aid Deal-
ers was created by Chapter 634, Acts of 1969. The
Board registers and regulates persons furnishing
hearing aids. It also tests audiometric testing
equipment and inspects the facilities of persons
who practice the fitting of hearing aids.

The Board consists of six members appointed to
five-year terms by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Senate. One is a public member
who is hearing-impaired. One member must be
licensed to practice medicine in Maryland and hold
an American Board of Otolaryngology certificate
of qualification. One member must hold an Ameri-
can Speech and Hearing Association certificate of
competence in audiology and have had at least four
years of paid work experience in audiology prior to
appointment. The remaining three members must
be persons experienced in the sale of hearing aids
and be recommended by the Maryland members of
the Hearing Aid Dealers Association of Maryland,
the District of Columbia, and Delaware. The
Governor designates the chairperson.

Authorization for the Board continues until July
1, 1984 (Code 1957, Art. 56, secs. 523-529).

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MARYLAND BOARD OF
EXAMINERS OF LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS

Chairperson: Jack R. Daft, 1987

Elmina J. Mayberry, 1985; David G. Boschert,
1986; Samuel G. Crozier, 1986; Rose Marie
Kramer, 1986.

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 659-6322
Toll Free: 1-800-^92-7521

The Maryland Board of Examiners of Landscape
Architects was established by Chapter 645, Acts of
1971. The Board became part of the Department of
Licensing and Regulation by Chapter 4, Acts of
Special Session of 1973. The Board licenses land-
scape architects who desire to practice in Mary-
land. It holds examinations at least once a year and
determines who may be exempt from the provi-
sions of the law.

The Board consists of five members appointed to
three-year terms by the Governor upon the recom-
mendation of the Secretary of Licensing and
Regulation with the advice and consent of the
Senate. Three members must be registered land-
scape architects of recognized standing and must
have engaged in the practice of landscape architec-
ture in Maryland for at least five years prior to
appointment. Additional members representing the
interests of consumers may be appointed by the
Governor.

Authorization for the Board continues until July
1, 1993 (Code 1957, Art. 56, sec. 277-281A).

BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
MARYLAND PILOTS

Chairperson: Joanne L. Suder, 1986

Brian H. Hope, 1985; John W. Perry III, 1985;
John P. Kreui, 1986; Carolyn I. Polowy, 1986;
Harry S. Prechtel, 1986; Charles E. Scarlett III,
1986; Michael R. Watson, 1986; Daniel J.
Minnick, Jr., designee of the Secretary of
Licensing and Regulation,

501 St. Paul Place
Baltimore 21202 Telephone: 659-6322
Toll Free: 1-800^92-7521

The Board of Examiners of Maryland Pilots was
created by Chapter 575, Acts of 1969, to license
pilots. The Board establishes rules and regulations
as necessary to ensure the safety of the pilotage
services. By Chapter 727, Acts of 1984, the