(a)  On and after January 1, 1989, only persons who meet the educational and experience requirements as established under Section 106635 shall be eligible for admission to examination for registration as an environmental health specialist.

(b)  The professional examination shall be prescribed by the department with the concurrence of the committee, and a passing score on the examination shall be required prior to registration.

(c)  An applicant who twice fails to pass the written examination shall not be eligible to be reexamined a third time until at least one year has elapsed from the date of the second examination. An applicant who fails the third examination shall not be eligible to take the examination a fourth time until two years have elapsed from the date of the third examination. Thereafter, the examination may not be taken more frequently than once in two years. Reapplication shall be made by submitting a new application with the required fee.

(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)