Section 130b.22. Final certification

(a) A person is eligible to apply for final certification as an individual nutrient management specialist upon fulfilling the requirements under § 130b.21 (relating to determination of competence). An application for certification may be obtained from the Department. The appropriate fee shall accompany the specialist’s application for certification.

(b) An application for certification shall be filed with the Department no later than 120-calendar days after the applicant’s completion of the competency requirements. If the applicant fails to file an application with the Department within the prescribed 120-calendar days, that person shall again satisfy the competency requirements as provided in § 130b.21(a)—(d).

(c) A certificate is valid for 3 years ending on December 31 of the third year following the date of certification. However, the Department will authorize an additional year when the certification is issued during the last 2 months of the initial certificate year.

The provisions of this § 130b.22 amended December 2, 2005, effective December 3, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 6504. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (220713) to (220714).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 130b.22 amended under 3 Pa.C.S. § 508(a).

Cross References

This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 130b.31 (relating to recertification).