Section 310-A:127 - Continuing Education Completion in each biennial renewal period of a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education shall be required for license renewal. The board shall identify the types of educational courses and activities that would further the professional competence of licensees. In general, the continuing education credits shall be determined on the basis of one credit for each contact hour of course instruction or professional development activity actually attended by a licensee.
I. Applications for licensure shall be made using the method prescribed and furnished by the office of professional licensure and certification. Applications shall contain statements made under oath, showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of the applicant's technical work, and shall contain not less than 5 references, of whom at least 3 shall be professional geologists having personal knowledge of the applicant's professional experience.II. References relating to experience in the practice of geology performed prior to the effective date of this subdivision may be provided by either a professional geologist or a person determined by the board according to rules to be of equivalent ethical standards, education, and experience who may or may not have been licensed.III. If the office denies the issuance of a license or a temporary permit to any applicant, any initial fee deposited shall be retained as an application fee.Amended by 2024, 327:200, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2021 , 197: 142, eff. 7/1/2021.2000, 297:3, eff. Aug. 20, 2000. 2021, 197 : 142 , eff. July 1, 2021.