Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7841.2

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An applicant for certification as a geologist-in-training shall comply with all of the following:

(1) Not have committed acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of certification under Section 480.

(2) Successfully pass the Fundamentals of Geology examination.

(3) Meet either of the following education requirements fulfilled at a school or university whose curricula meet criteria established by the rules of the board:

(A) Graduation from a college or university with a major in geological sciences or any other discipline that, in the opinion of the board, is relevant to geology.

(B) Completion of a combination of at least 30 semester hours, or the equivalent, in courses that, in the opinion of the board, are relevant to geology.  At least 24 semester hours, or the equivalent, shall be in upper division or graduate courses.

(b)(1) The board shall require an applicant for certification as a geologist-in-training to sign or acknowledge a statement of eligibility at the time of submission of the application attesting to the completion of the education requirements established by this section and the rules of the board.

(2) Except as required by paragraph (1), the board is not required to verify an applicant's eligibility for certification as a geologist-in-training.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7841.2 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/business-and-professions-code/bpc-sect-7841-2/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard