Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 130b.51 - Denial, suspension and revocation of certificates(a) The Department may, after notice, including a statement of the reasons therefore, deny, suspend or revoke a commercial, public or individual nutrient management specialists certification for any of the following:(1) A violation of the act or this chapter.(2) Failure to obtain the required recertification credits.(3) Inconsistency and demonstration of a lack of knowledge of nutrient management plan writing and review skills.(4) Three or more occurrences within a 3-year period of delay or noncommunication with landowner or review agency during plan development or review.(5) Falsifying information.(6) Misrepresentation of the Nutrient Management Act Program.(7) A violation of program policy established by the Department, its designee or the State Conservation Commission.(b) An applicant or nutrient management specialist may request a hearing, in writing, within 15 days of receipt of notice of the denial, suspension or revocation from the Department. The request shall be sent to the Bureau of Plant Industry, Agriculture Building, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110.The provisions of this § 130b.51 amended December 2, 2005, effective 12/3/2005, 35 Pa.B. 6504.The provisions of this § 130b.51 amended under 3 Pa.C.S. § 508(a).