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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Each applicant for licensure as a professional geologist shall:
(1) submit an application in a form as prescribed by the division;
(2) pay a fee as determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504;
(3) provide satisfactory evidence of:
(a) a bachelors or graduate degree in the geosciences granted through an institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of course work in the geosciences; or
(b) completion of other equivalent educational requirements as determined by the division in collaboration with the board;
(4) provide satisfactory evidence of:
(a) with a bachelors degree, a specific record of five years of active professional practice in geological work of a character satisfactory to the division, indicating the applicant is competent to be placed in a responsible charge of the work;
(b) with a masters degree, a specific record of three years of active professional practice in geological work of a character satisfactory to the division, indicating the applicant is competent to be placed in a responsible charge of the work; or
(c) with a doctorate degree, a specific record of one year of active professional practice in geological work of a character satisfactory to the division, indicating the applicant is competent to be placed in a responsible charge of the work; and
(5) after January 1, 2004, meet the examination requirement established by rule by the division in collaboration with the board.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-76-302. Qualifications for licensure - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-58-occupations-and-professions/ut-code-sect-58-76-302/
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