Section 21-501 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Environmental Health Specialists Act”.
Section 21-502 – Termination of Title
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, the provisions of this title and of any rule or regulation adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2027.
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; […]
Section 21-306 – Waiver of Examination of Persons Registered in Other State
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board may waive any examination requirement of this title for an applicant who is licensed or registered as an environmental health specialist or its equivalent in another state. (b) The Board may grant a waiver only if the applicant: (1) Pays the application fee required by § 21–303 of […]
Section 21-102 – Right to Practice Health Occupation Not Limited
This title does not prohibit an individual from practicing any other profession or occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under the laws of the State.
Section 21-201 – Board Established
There is a State Board of Environmental Health Specialists in the Department.
Section 21-202 – Membership
(a) (1) The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary, and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Of the 9 Board members: (i) 7 shall be licensed environmental health specialists appointed as follows: 1. 1 shall be employed by private industry; 2. 1 shall be employed by the Department of […]
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 […]