Section 481-3-8 - ReciprocityAn applicant may receive certification without having to meet the application and examination requirements governing new applicants provided that he or she files an application for certification by reciprocity demonstrating to the Board's satisfaction that:
A. The applicant has one or more professional certifications in good standing needed to perform both underground oil storage tank installations and removals in another state;B. The qualifications for certification in the other state(s) in which the applicant is certified are equivalent to those specified in 32 M.R.S. Section 10001 , et seq., and this rule;C. The technical standards for underground oil storage regulations in the state(s) in which the applicant is certified are at least as stringent as 06-096 CMR Chapter 691;D. The applicant does not have a history in the prior 5 years of any violations of the laws or regulations in the state(s) in which the applicant is certified relating to the applicant's ability to install and remove underground oil storage tanks in an ethical and competent manner. The applicant must demonstrate the foregoing by submitting a notarized letter or comparable document from the certifying authority in the state(s) in which the applicant is certified documenting an absence of such violations within the prior 5 years. If there is a history of any such violations, the applicant may submit evidence to the Board demonstrating ability to install and remove underground storage tanks in an ethical and competent manner notwithstanding the prior violations. The Board may verify with other agencies to confirm information provided by an applicant and to obtain additional information; andE. The applicant has remitted a $250.00 nonrefundable processing fee for a reciprocity request, due at the time such request is made.