LAC 46:LXII.901. Professional Geoscientist Licensing Requirements

A. Examinationsreceive a passing score on any or all examinations required by the board covering the fundamentals and practice of the discipline of geoscience documented as specified in R.S. 37:711.14; the board may exempt applicants from the examination if applying under the grandfathering provision in R.S. 37:711.15(A)(4)(b) or for reciprocal licensure as specified in R.S. 37:711.17. B. Educationcomplete the academic requirements for licensure as specified in R.S. 37:711.15.A(2); the board may accept qualifying work experience in lieu of the education requirement. C. Ethicssubmit three reference letters attesting to the good moral and ethical character of the applicant as specified in R.S. 37:711.15(A)(1) or as otherwise determined by the board. D. Experiencedocument a minimum of five years of qualifying work experience during which the applicant has demonstrated being qualified to assume responsible charge of geoscientific work as specified in R.S. 37:711.15(A)(3) and R.S. 37:711.16.