Section 21-401 – Misrepresentation as Registered Environmental Health Specialist Prohibited
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, unless a person is licensed under this title, the person may not practice as an environmental health specialist. (b) Unless a person is licensed under this title, the person may not use the title “environmental health specialist” or “licensed environmental health specialist” or the initials “E.H.S.” or “L.E.H.S.” after […]
Section 21-402 – Penalties
A person who violates any provision of § 21–301 of this title or § 21–401 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
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; […]
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.