All applicants for certification, except those for whom the written test has been substituted by oral examination pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subsection, shall pass a written examination testing the applicant's knowledge of the requirements of 38 M.R.S. Section 561 , et seq., and rules promulgated thereunder by the Board of Environmental Protection concerning the inspection of underground oil storage tanks. Federal regulations relating to underground oil storage tank inspection, practical skills relating to underground oil storage tank inspection, and other subjects as the Board requires to determine the applicant's fitness to practice. Written examinations shall consist of no fewer than 100 multiple-choice questions approved by the Board. The minimum passing score shall be 80% unless the Board determines that a higher standard is merited. Written examinations shall be given at least twice each year at such places as the Board determines, and supervised by one or more of the following: a member of the Board, a member of the staff, or a certified employee of the Department. All persons submitting completed applications since the date of the previous written examination shall be notified by mail at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the time and place of the examination. The Board shall assess a $250 nonrefundable fee for the conduct and processing of written examinations. This fee is due upon submittal of the application specified in Section 1 of this chapter. A person who fails the written examination may apply for re-examination upon payment of the prescribed fee. The Board shall also establish a packet of materials to assist applicants in studying for the written examination. Such packets shall be furnished to applicants upon request at a cost which shall be due at the time of the request. The cost of the packets will be in addition to the written examination fee and will not exceed the actual cost of preparing such packets.
06-481 C.M.R. ch. 6, § 2