1. A. A training course for an on-site wastewater property transfer inspection license shall include:

   1. (1) A minimum 14 total hours of instruction to include lectures, demonstrations, and course review;
   2. (2) A minimum of 3 hours of the 14 hours shall include hands-on training which allows applicants the experience of performing tasks associated with on-site wastewater sewage system inspections;
   3. (3) Topics covering Maryland statutory and regulatory requirements related to on-site sewage disposal systems in COMAR 26.04.02;
   4. (4) Distribution of written materials, including the Department standard inspection form and instruction guideline document; and

   5. (5) A closed book examination with a minimum of 100 multiple choice questions with:

      1. (a) Twenty-five questions specific to COMAR 26.04.02;
      2. (b) Fifteen questions specific to the Department standard inspection form; and
      3. (c) Ten questions specific to final inspection determinations regarding replacement or repair to an on-site wastewater system.
2. B. Applicants may receive a certificate of completion when passing an examination with a 70 percent or greater score.
3. C. Any training course for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of completion under this regulation shall be provided by the Department or a Department-approved training course provider.

Authority: Environment Article, §§ 9-11A-01—9-11A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.07 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 25, 2025 (52:25 Md. R. 1306)