Section 21-311 – Record of Applications
(a) The Board shall keep a current record of each application for licensure. (b) The record shall include: (1) The name, residence address, and age of each applicant; (2) The name and address of the applicant’s employer; (3) The date of the application; (4) Complete information on the education and experience qualifications of each applicant; (5) The date the Board reviewed and […]
Section 21-312 – Code of Ethics; Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations; Charges
(a) The Board shall adopt a code of ethics designed to protect the public’s interest. (b) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 21–313 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may deny any applicant licensure, reprimand any licensee, or place any individual who is licensed on […]
Section 21-203 – Officers
(a) From among its members, the Board shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary once every 2 years. (b) The Board shall determine: (1) The manner of election of officers; and (2) The duties of each officer.
Section 21-204 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
(a) A majority of the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that the Board determines. (c) A member of the Board: (1) May receive compensation as provided in the State budget; and (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided […]
Section 21-205 – Miscellaneous Powers and Duties
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may: (1) Adopt rules, regulations, and bylaws to carry out the provisions of this title; (2) Sue to enforce any provision of this title by injunction; and (3) Issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the […]
Section 21-206 – Fees for Licenses and Renewals — Deposit Into General Fund
(a) The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services. (b) The Board shall pay any money collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
Section 21-207 – Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability
A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–702 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
Section 21-301 – Licensure
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice as an environmental health specialist in this State. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) An environmental health specialist–in–training as provided for under § 21–305 of this subtitle; (2) A student participating in a field experience as […]
Section 21-302 – Requirements for License
To obtain a license, an applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant: (1) Is at least 18 years old; (2) Is of good moral character; (3) Has satisfied the education and experience requirements to qualify for examination under § 21–304 of this subtitle; and (4) Except as otherwise provided in this title, has successfully […]
Section 21-303 – Application for License
To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; (2) Submit an official transcript from an accredited college or university; (3) Submit written verification from the applicant’s employer or supervisor on forms required by the Board that the applicant has successfully completed an environmental health […]