The behavioral health division shall establish and implement a program for the certification of peer support specialists. In developing the program, the division shall:

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1.    Define a peer support specialist; 2.    Establish eligibility requirements for certification; 3.    Establish application procedures and standards for the approval or disapproval of applications for certification; 4. Enter reciprocity agreements with other states as deemed appropriate to certify nonresident applicants registered under the laws of other states having requirements for peer support specialists; and

5.    Establish continuing education and certification renewal requirements.