1. A. Each composting facility regulated by this chapter shall operate under the supervision of a certified operator.

2. B. Certification. A person shall apply for certification as a composting facility operator by:

   1. (1) Applying to the Department on a departmental form; and
   2. (2) Demonstrating proof of practical and scientific knowledge of composting by passing a written examination given by the Department.

3. C. Recertification. A person shall apply for renewal by:

   1. (1) Applying to the Department;
   2. (2) Demonstrating satisfactory knowledge of composting by attending during the period of certification at least one training course approved by the Department or by reexamination; and
   3. (3) Complying with all other requirements of this chapter.
4. D. A composting facility operator certificate is valid for 3 years beginning January 1, or whenever obtained, until December 31 of the third year of certification.

5. E. Examination.

   1. (1) Each applicant for certification shall pass a written examination given by the Department.
   2. (2) The Department shall give the examination at least twice a year.
   3. (3) The Department may provide either the required training or a list of study materials before any examination is given.
   4. (4) To apply for the examination to be certified as a composting facility operator, an applicant shall file with the Department at least 15 days before any announced examination an application on the form the Department requires.

Authority: Agriculture Article, Title 6, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 13, 1995 (22:3 Md. R. 155)

Regulation .01B amended effective December 16, 2019 (46:25 Md. R. 1131)

Regulation .02A amended effective January 21, 2013 (40:1 Md. R. 22)

Regulation .07A amended effective December 16, 2019 (46:25 Md. R. 1131)