Ch. 433                                    2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

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

(2)     Pay to the Department the certification fee stated in § 8-806 of this
subtitle.

(b)     The Department shall certify any individual who:

(1)     Meets the requirements of this subtitle;

(2)     Meets the Department's educational requirements, including a
program on the proper application of nutrients;

(3)     Passes a Department approved examination; and

(4)     (i) Is employed by a person licensed under this subtitle; or
(ii) Holds a license as required by this subtitle.

(c)     To apply for a license an applicant shall:

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

(2)     Pay to the Department the applicable license fee stated in § 8-806 of
this subtitle.

(d)     The Department shall license a person who meets the requirements of this
subtitle.

(e)     A certificate or license is issued for 1 year unless the certificate or license
is renewed as provided by this subtitle.

(f)      The Department shall renew the certificate or license of any applicant for
[an additional 1-year] A 3-YEAR term if the applicant:

requires;

(1)     Submits a renewal application on the form that the Department

(2)     Pays to the Department the applicable fee stated in § 8-806 of this

(3)     Complies with applicable continuing education requirements;

(4)     Complies with applicable record keeping and reporting requirements;

(5)     Otherwise is entitled to be certified or licensed.

(G) THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE A FARM OPERATOR'S PLAN DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE TO A PERSON OPERATING A FARM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THAT
PERSON'S OWN NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN. THE CERTIFICATE IS VALID
PROVIDED THE PERSON OPERATING THE FARM:

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subtitle;

and