Section 33-41-111 - General requirements for registration(a) The following shall be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified to be a professional geologist: (i) A bachelors degree in geology granted through an accredited institution of higher education approved by the board or graduation from an accredited institution of higher education in a four (4) year academic degree program other than geology, but with the required number of course hours to qualify as a geologist;(ii) Certification as a geologist-in-training;(iii) Successful completion of the board's examinations;(iv) A specific record of four (4) years of active professional practice in geologic work of a character satisfactory to the board, indicating the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of the work; and(v) Submission of written endorsements from peers attesting to the applicant's professional competency, the number and form of which shall be determined by rule and regulation of the board.(b) Repealed By Laws 2011, Ch. 129, § 202.(c) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 170, § 2.(d) Any individual having the necessary qualifications prescribed in this act is entitled to licensure even though the individual is not practicing geology at the time of making the application.Amended by Laws 2011 , ch. 129, § 202, eff. 7/1/2011.