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HB 1734 Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals, Board for; licensed soil scientists.
Introduced by: Charles W. Carrico, Sr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals; licensed professional soil scientists. Requires professional soil scientists to be licensed by the Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals effective July 1, 2013. Currently, professional soil scientists are subject to voluntary certification. The bill sets out the requirements for licensure and continuing education and grandfathers soil scientists under certain conditions. The bill contains technical amendments and is identical to SB 1265.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals; licensed professional soil scientists. Requires professional soil scientists to be licensed by the Board for Professional Soil Scientists and Wetland Professionals effective January 1, 2012. Currently, professional soil scientists are subject to voluntary certification. The bill sets out the requirements for licensure, continuing education, and grandfathers soil scientists under certain conditions. The bill contains technical amendments.