Section 299.2924. Operator certificates; issuance.

(1) Following examination, the department shall issue or deny a certificate for each applicant, taking into account the recommendation of the board. Each certificate shall indicate the class of treatment facility or facilities for which the certified operator is entitled to assume responsible charge.

(2)   An operator in another state, a territory or possession of the United States, or another country who holds an operator certificate may apply for reciprocity in obtaining a certificate under this part. When an application for reciprocity is received, the department may do either of the following:

(a)      Issue a certificate in a comparable classification without examination, if the requirements for certification of operators under which the certificate was issued are comparable to the requirements prescribed by this part.

(b)   Issue a temporary certificate in a comparable classification without examination which shall expire at such time as the individual has an opportunity to obtain the results from taking the next available equivalent Michigan certification examination, but shall not be for more than 18 months. If the individual fails the equivalent Michigan certification exam, he or she is not eligible for any additional temporary certification.

(3)   A certificate, other than a replacement or temporary certificate, shall be issued for a period of not less than 36, nor more than 39, months. A certificate that is not renewed shall expire.

History: 1979 AC; 2003 AACS.