Section 21-313 – Hearings
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 21–312 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom this action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. (2) A hearing shall be held within a reasonable time not to exceed 6 months after […]
Section 21-314 – Judicial Review
Except as provided in this section for an action under § 21–312 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in § 10–202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10–222 and 10–223 of the State Government Article.
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 […]
Section 21-304 – Examinations
(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for licensure is entitled to be examined as provided in this section. (b) An applicant qualifies to take the examination if the applicant: (1) (i) Has graduated from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in the chemical, physical, biological, or environmental sciences, as defined in regulation, including: 1. A minimum of […]
Section 21-305 – Regulations Establishing Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training Program
The Board shall adopt regulations that include: (1) (i) The establishment of an environmental health specialist–in–training program for applicants to obtain the necessary experience to qualify to take the examination; and (ii) A condition that a person may not participate in an environmental health specialist–in–training program for more than 3 years, unless granted an extension by the Board; […]