1. (a) To obtain a certificate under section 1 of this chapter, a person must:

   1. (1) take an examination that is approved;
   2. (2) achieve a passing score on the examination that is established; and

   3. (3) pay any reasonable fees necessary to offset the costs incurred by the state fire marshal in administering the examination and certification procedures that are established;

      under rules adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission.

2. (b) An examination described under subsection (a) must cover the following subjects:

   1. (1) Relevant rules adopted by the:

      1. (A) board; and

      2. (B) fire prevention and building safety commission;

         concerning underground storage tanks.

   2. (2) Any other subjects approved under rules adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission.

3. (c) The fire prevention and building safety commission shall adopt rules establishing the following:

   1. (1) The number of times a person who fails an examination described under this section may take the examination again.
   2. (2) The period of time a person who fails an examination described under this section must wait before taking the examination again.

4. (d) The state fire marshal may, under rules adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission, certify a person:

   1. (1) under section 1 of this chapter; and

   2. (2) by reciprocity;

      if the person is licensed or certified by another state that has certification requirements that are substantially similar to the requirements established under this section.

      [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-20-13.2.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.13.