Geologist-Registrant In-Training

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the requirements for a geologistregistrant in-training. (1) Any person engaged in post-baccalaureate experience in the practice of geology as defined in section 256.453(7), RSMo, may apply for geologist-registrant in-training by obtaining an application from the board. (A) The applicant shall meet the educational requirements as defined in 20 CSR 2145-2.020; and (B) The applicant shall have passed the Fundamentals of Geology portion of the National Geologist Examination as developed by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOGTM) or its successor. (2) The applicant will be informed by letter regarding the results of the board review. (3) Once approved by the board, during the period of postbaccalaureate experience the applicant shall identify him/ herself as a geologist-registrant in-training. (4) A geologist-registrant in-training shall comply with all laws and rules relating to the practice of geology. AUTHORITY: section 256.462.3, RSMo 2000 and section 256.468, RSMo Supp. 2007.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 145-2.070. Emergency rule filed June 29, 1995, effective July 9, 1995, expired Nov. 5, 1995. Original rule filed Sept. 28, 1995, effective May 30, 1996. Amended: Filed July 11, 2000, effective Jan. 30, 2001. Moved to 20 CSR 2145-2.070, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Nov. 7, 2007, effective May 30, 2008. *Original authority: 256.462, RSMo 1994 and 256.468, RSMo 1994, amended 1997, 2005.