132.00.15 Ark. Code R. § 009 - Specification S-22 Certification of Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technician

The following requirements are intended to assure the Commission that Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technicians (Officers) meet minimal qualifications as to training and experience as authorized in regulation 1033 of the Regulations. The actual evaluations and inspection will remain the responsibility of the department head.

Requirements

1. Law Enforcement Experience

a. A minimum of three years of full time experience in law enforcement is required.

2. Education

a. Possession of a Basic Certificate

3. Training

a. New applicants for Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technician will have completed the certification course.

4. General

a. The Commission shall establish the minimum curriculum requirements for the Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technician Course for Law Enforcement Officer and Instructors.

b. The Commission shall revoke certification when it is determined the Technician is unqualified, ineffective, or not complying with standardization, protocol, or training guidelines.

Validation of Certificate

1. The Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technician certificate shall remain valid from the date of issue, unless recalled by the department head and returned to the Commission.

2. The Marijuana Leaf Field Test Technician certificate will be transferable should the officer change agencies.

Notes

132.00.15 Ark. Code R. § 009

2/23/2016