Ch. 646                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND

from a recognized[,] English speaking[,] professional school is
acceptable as proof of proficiency in the oral communication of
the English language under this section.

(3)  BY REGULATION, THE, BOARD SHALL DEVELOP A
PROCEDURE FOR TESTING INDIVIDUALS WHO BECAUSE OF THEIR SPEECH
IMPAIRMENT ARE UNABLE TO COMPLETE SATISFACTORILY A BOARD APPROVED
STANDARDIZED TEST OF ORAL COMPETENCY.

(4)  IF ANY DISCIPLINARY CHARGES OR ACTION THAT
INVOLVES A PROBLEM WITH THE ORAL COMMUNICATION OF THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE ARE BROUGHT AGAINST A LICENSEE UNDER THIS TITLE, THE
BOARD SHALL REQUIRE THE LICENSEE TO TAKE AND PASS A BOARD
APPROVED STANDARDIZED TEST OF ORAL COMPETENCY.

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1988.

Approved May 27, 1988.

CHAPTER 646

(House Bill 295)

AN ACT concerning

Tidal Fish Licenses - Delay in Application Process

FOR the purpose of establishing certain requirements after a
certain date for obtaining a tidal fish license to catch
crabs with a certain number of crab pots, finfish, oysters,
or clams; providing for a delay of a certain time period in
the application process for a tidal fish license under this
Act; providing for the scope and application of this Act;
requiring a certain application and registration process,
including payment of certain fees at a certain time;
prohibiting certain tests; and generally relating to the
establishment of a delay in the application process for a
tidal fish license to catch crabs with a certain number of
crab pots, finfish, oysters, and clams.

BY adding to

Article - Natural Resources

Section 4-703

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1983 Replacement Volume and 1987 Supplement)

Preamble

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