(a) Certification of occupations and accreditation of other training programs.

1. (1) The Department will enter into reciprocal agreements with other states and jurisdictions which have established accreditation and certification requirements substantially similar to those in the act and this chapter.
2. (2) The Department will designate, by notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, states and jurisdictions which have certification and accreditation programs for which the Department has granted reciprocity. Reciprocity for certification and accreditation will include certifications and course accreditations granted before November 8, 1997.

(b) Procedure and fees.

1. (1) A person applying for accreditation under this section shall comply with § 203.3(b) (relating to training course accreditation procedures) and pay the appropriate fee in § 203.8 (relating to fees).
2. (2) A person applying for certification under this section shall comply with § 203.4(b) (relating to certification procedures and requirements) and pay the appropriate fee in § 203.8.