Rule 15-18-77-2.1.18 - Requirements1. A person may not operate as a Certified Professional Evaluator in this state unless the Department currently certifies that person. 2. A person must meet 1 of the following requirements, in addition to the additional requirements set forth in other sections of this chapter and rules and regulations of the Board, in order to be eligible to become a Certified Professional Evaluator: a. Be a professional Geologist registered in the State of Mississippi; b. Be a Professional Soil Classifier licensed in the State of Mississippi; or c. Be a person who possesses a demonstrable, adequate and appropriate record of professional experience and/or training as determined by the Department. 3. The Division shall issue a certification to a Certified Professional Evaluator if the Certified Professional Evaluator: a. Completes an application form that complies with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter; b. Satisfactorily completes the Certified Professional Evaluator training program provided by the department; c. Provides proof of having an errors and omissions policy or surety in effect with liability limits of at least Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per occurrence and at least One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in total aggregate amount; and d. Pays the certification fee. 4. Performance-based systems may only be designed by registered Professional Engineer. 15 Miss. Code. R. 18-77-2.1.18