1. A. An individual may not be certified or act as a certified verifier as provided by this chapter unless the individual meets the following requirements to be established by the Department:

   1. (1) Education and experience;
   2. (2) Training; and
   3. (3) Continuing education.

2. B. The Department may certify a verifier who meets the following eligibility requirements:

   1. (1) Has 3 or more years experience developing SCWQPs or qualifies as a U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Conservation Planner level II;
   2. (2) Is certified in Maryland to prepare NMPs; and
   3. (3) Is certified in the use of the MNTT.
3. C. A verifier may remain certified only by completing at least 6 hours of Department approved training within the first year, and 12 hours thereafter for each 3-year certification period, as well as completing a training session on the use of any modified version of the MNTT within 6 months of the modification.

Authority: Agriculture Article, §§8-1001—8-1013, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 5, 2015 (41:26 Md. R. 1571)