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(b) An applicant qualifies to take the examination required
by subsection (c) of this section if the applicant graduates from
an accredited college or university with:

(1) A baccalaureate degree in environmental science
or in the natural sciences;

(2) A baccalaureate degree that includes 30 semester

credit hours in natural sciences that meet the education

standards set by the Board; or

(3) A baccalaureate degree in a field other than
environmental science or the natural sciences and has at least 4
years experience in environmental sanitation.

(c) The applicant shall pass a written examination given by

the Board. The examination shall be in the basic sciences that

relate to environmental health.

[17-304.] 5.5 304 303.

To apply for certification, an applicant shall:

(1)  Submit an application to the Board on the form
that the Board requires; and

(2)  Pay to the Board an application fee [of:

(i) $10 for certification as a sanitarian in
training;

(ii) $15 for certification as a registered
sanitarian, if at the time of application the applicant is a
sanitarian in training; or

(iii) $25 for certification as a registered
sanitarian, if the applicant is not a sanitarian in training] TO
COVER THE ACTUAL COST OF EXAMINATIONS AND THE ISSUANCE OF
CERTIFICATES.

[17-305.] 5.5-305 304.

(a)  An applicant who otherwise qualifies for certification
is entitled to be examined as provided in this section and [§§
17-302, 17-303, and 17-306] § 5.5-302 of this subtitle.

(b)  The Board shall give examinations to applicants at
least once a year, at the times and places that the Board
determines.

(c)  The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the
time and place of examination.

(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the
Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing
score for examinations given under this subtitle.