Sec. 10.60.02.01. Application Procedure

A. An individual applying for a license or certificate of eligibility shall:

(1) Submit the appropriate application in writing on a form provided by the Board;

(2) Pay the application fee established by COMAR 10.60.06;

(3) Have official transcripts of all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate studies submitted in accordance with §B of this regulation; and

(4) Have verification of previous experience, if applicable, submitted in accordance with §C of this regulation.

B. Transcripts.

(1) Official transcripts of all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate studies shall be submitted directly to the Board from the appropriate educational institutions.

(2) If official transcripts are not available, the Board may accept other evidence certifying successful completion of course work considered equivalent by the Board.

(3) A graduate of an educational institution that is not an accredited college or university shall provide written documentation from an evaluation service, or other source acceptable to the Board, which:

(a) States that the institution's program of study is substantially equivalent to that of accredited colleges or universities; and

(b) Shows that the course work completed by the applicant satisfies the requirements of COMAR 10.60.01.03B.

C. An applicant for a license who claims experience as an environmental health specialist shall provide to the Board independent written verification from the applicant’s employer describing the nature and duration of the applicant’s experience.