N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 151-a

§ 151-a. Planner certification. There is hereby established a planner\ncertification program for the purpose of certifying individuals in both\nthe public and private sectors who are qualified by education,\nexperience, or examination to develop an AEM plan as defined in section\none hundred fifty of this article. Subject to the availability of\nfunding, the department, in cooperation with the state soil and water\nconservation committee, may develop or contract to have developed such\ntesting procedures, educational requirements, and examinations as it\ndeems appropriate to assure the competence of persons seeking\ncertification. To the extent practical, and consistent with the purposes\nof this article, the department may waive or accept substitutions for\neducational or testing requirements to facilitate planner certification.\nSuch substitutions may include, but not be limited to, United States\ndepartment of agriculture natural resources conservation services third\nparty certification and job approval authority. The department may\nestablish application and testing fees and terms and conditions of\ncertification, such as procedures for certification suspension and\nrevocation, and planner continuing education.\n