To be certified as a prescribed burn manager, a person shall:

1. 1. Successfully complete all components of the prescribed burn course developed by the State Forester and pass the examination developed for the course;
2. 2. Successfully complete a training course comparable to that developed by the State Forester and pass the examination developed for Virginia's course; or
3. 3. Demonstrate relevant past experience, complete a review course and pass the examination developed for Virginia's course.

1998, c. 156.