SEC. 73-13-77. Qualification for land surveyor registration.

(1) The following shall be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for registration as a professional land surveyor:

(a) The successful completion of a curriculum of two (2) scholastic years or more from a school or college approved by the board as of satisfactory standing, including the completion of approved courses in surveying and related subjects; a specific record of three (3) years of qualifying land surveying experience indicating that the applicant is competent to practice land surveying; and successfully passing examinations in surveying prescribed by the board; or

(b) A specific record of seven (7) years' or more experience in land surveying work of a character satisfactory to the board and indicating that the applicant is competent to practice land surveying; and successfully passing examinations in surveying prescribed by the board.

No person shall be eligible for registration as a professional land surveyor who is not of good character and reputation.

(2) The following shall be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is qualified for certification as a land surveyor intern:

(a) The successful completion of two (2) scholastic years or more from a school or college approved by the board as of satisfactory standing, including the completion of approved courses in land surveying and related subjects, and successfully passing an examination in the fundamentals of land surveying; or

(b) A specific record of three (3) years or more of qualifying land surveying experience, and successfully passing an examination in the fundamentals of land surveying.

SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 8792-04; Laws, 1962, ch. 505, Sec. 4; 1980, ch. 515, Sec. 2; reenacted and amended, 1983, ch. 450, Sec. 27; reenacted and amended, 1991, ch. 470, Sec. 27, eff from and after July 1, 1991. Reenacted by Laws 1999, Ch. 416, Sec. 26, eff. July 1, 1999; reenacted and amended by Laws 1999, Ch. 534, Sec. 26, SB2380, eff. July 1, 1999.
 
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