New Hampshire § 310-A-210 - Section 310-A:210 Eligibility Requirements for Licensure as a Septic System Evaluator.

§ 310-A-210. Section 310-A:210 Eligibility Requirements for Licensure as a Septic System Evaluator.

I. Each applicant for licensure as a septic system evaluator shall meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Completion of classroom and field training at a board-approved evaluator course. (b) Proof of passing the board-adopted examination required for licensure. (c) Be at least 18 years of age. II. A person who currently holds a Granite State septic system certified evaluator designation or other recognized designation determined to be acceptable by the board shall be eligible for licensure by the board without completion of the requirements of subparagraph I(a) or I(b). An applicant under this paragraph shall be issued a license by providing evidence satisfactory to the board of such designation. III. A person who was actively engaged in the business of septic system evaluation in this state as a means of his or her livelihood for at least 5 years and who provides the board with a sworn affidavit that he or she has performed a minimum of 25 septic evaluations preceding the effective date of this subdivision shall be eligible for licensure by the board without completion of the requirements of subparagraph I(a) or I(b). An application for licensure under this paragraph shall be made within one year following the effective date of this subdivision. The applicant shall be issued a license by providing evidence satisfactory to the board of the knowledge and experience equivalent to the requirements of subparagraphs I(a) and I(b). IV. A person who currently holds a New Hampshire septic designer permit and who provides the board with a sworn affidavit that he or she has performed a minimum of 25 septic evaluations preceding the effective date of this subdivision shall be issued a license by the board without completion of the requirements of subparagraph I(a) or I(b) upon request of the applicant. An application for licensure under this paragraph shall be made within one year following the effective date of this subdivision. V. All applicants shall meet the requirement of subparagraph I(c), pay an initial fee, and fulfill all other license application requirements. VI. The board shall approve all education programs under subparagraph I(a) of organizations or education institutions providing acceptable education and training. VII. The board shall have the discretion to reject an applicant who is not of good professional character, as evidenced by: (a) Misstatement of facts by the applicant in connection with the application; (b) Violation of any of the standards of practice or code of ethics as they are set forth in this subdivision or in rules adopted by the board; or (c) Practicing septic system evaluations without being licensed in violation of laws of the jurisdiction in which the practice took place.