LAC 46:LXII.1107. Expiration and Renewals

A. A professional geoscientist license expires and shall become inactive at the end of the month one year from the date of issuance, but can be renewed annually if the individual: 1. accumulates 15 or more of personal development hours (PDH) throughout the prior certification year to include one hour of ethics training; 2. remains in good standing with the board; and 3. files for renewal of a PG license and pays the fee established by the board. B. A geoscientist-in-training certificate expires and shall become inactive at the end of the month one year from the date of issuance, and can be renewed annually, if the individual: 1. accumulates five or more of personal development hours (PDH) throughout the prior certification year to include one hour of ethics training; 2. remains in good standing with the board; and 3. files for renewal of GIT certification and pays the fee established by the board. C. A geoscientist-in-training (GIT) certification may only be renewed annually for a period of up to eight years. Renewals after the eighth year of certification will only be granted at the discretion of the board.