25-31.5-9-2. Parties
Sec. 2. The parties to the proceeding include: (1) the individual seeking administrative review of the determination by the board; and (2) the board. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-9-3. Authority of Administrative Law Judge
Sec. 3. An administrative law judge appointed under section 1 of this chapter is the ultimate authority for the board for purposes of IC 4-21.5-3-27, and the order of the administrative law judge disposing of a proceeding is final. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-9-4. Judicial Review
Sec. 4. A party who is dissatisfied with a final order rendered by an administrative law judge in a proceeding under this chapter may obtain judicial review of the final order under IC 4-21.5-5. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-8-5. Effect of Determinations
Sec. 5. A registered soil scientist who receives a determination under section 4 of this chapter shall: (1) comply with the terms of the determination; or (2) request administrative review under IC 25-31.5-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-8-6. Disciplinary Actions
Sec. 6. (a) The board may: (1) suspend the registration of; (2) refuse to renew the registration of; (3) revoke the registration of; (4) reprimand; or (5) place on probation; a registered soil scientist for any grounds set forth in subsection (b). (b) The board may take action under subsection (a) against a registered soil […]
25-31.5-8-7. Criminal Violations
Sec. 7. An individual who knowingly or intentionally does any of the following commits a Class B misdemeanor: (1) Falsely professes to be a registered professional soil scientist in violation of IC 25-31.5-7. (2) Presents or attempts to use as one’s own the registration or seal of another. (3) Gives false or forged evidence to: […]
25-31.5-9-1. Administrative Review of Determination
Sec. 1. If requested, an administrative review of a determination made by the board under IC 25-31.5-3, IC 25-31.5-4, or IC 25-31.5-8 shall be conducted before an administrative law judge appointed by the natural resources commission or the director of the division of hearings under IC 14-10-2-2. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.99-2005, […]
25-31.5-5-5. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate
Sec. 5. After a soil scientist’s registration is suspended or revoked, the soil scientist may not: (1) affix the soil scientist’s signature, stamp, or seal to a soil science report or document; or (2) certify a soil science report or document; unless the registration has been renewed, reissued, or reinstated. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-6-1. Expiration of Certificate
Sec. 1. A registration certificate issued under IC 25-31.5-5 expires three (3) years after it is issued, at a time and date designated by the board. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-6-2. Continuing Education Requirements
Sec. 2. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing continuing education requirements that must be met for the renewal of registration certificates. The requirements established by the board must involve the description and evaluation of soils in the field. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.