Section R. 281.427 - Certification; renewal requirementsRule 7.
(1) An applicant shall complete all of the following requirements to renew certification as a prescribed burn manager: (a) Apply to the department on a form prescribed by the department.(b) Provide proof of satisfying either of the following requirements to the department:(i) Completion of at least 8 hours of training related to prescribed fires, as approved by the department.(ii) Attendance at Michigan prescribed fire council annual meeting.(c) Provide 1 of the following proofs to the department of having participated in prescribed burns. Such proof shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the department. (i) Submit a prescribed burn manager certification number for at least 2 completed burns.(ii) Participate in 5 burns, documented and verified by a currently certified prescribed burn manager.(iii) Complete the department's Michigan prescribed burn manager course.(2) An applicant who fails to renew certification within 1 year from the expiration date of his/her previous certification may renew his or her certification, but only after completing all of the requirements for original certification contained in R 281.426.(3) Burn manager recertification will be valid for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance of the renewal.(4) A person who has been convicted of a felony under Chapter X - Arson and Burning of the Michigan Penal Code, MCL 750.71 to 750.80 or under section 51510 of Part 515 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 324.51510, shall not be recertified as a prescribed burn manager.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.427