Sec. 1. (a) The board shall meet: (1) at least one (1) time each calendar year; and (2) at other times when: (A) the chairperson; or (B) a quorum of the board; considers a meeting necessary. (b) Members of the board must be notified of the date, time, and location of a meeting of the […]
Sec. 2. Each year the board shall: (1) determine the cost incurred in administering the program for the registration of soil scientists under this article; and (2) if necessary, adjust the amount of the: (A) registration fee charged under IC 25-31.5-4-10; and (B) renewal fee charged under IC 25-31.5-6-3; to ensure that the program is […]
Sec. 3. (a) The board shall determine the qualifications of applicants for registration. (b) The board shall: (1) require an applicant for registration to submit evidence of the applicant’s qualifications; and (2) judge an applicant on evidence of the applicant’s professional competency and integrity under rules adopted by the board. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Sec. 4. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a code of professional conduct for registered soil scientists. (b) If the board adopts or amends a code of professional conduct under subsection (a), the board shall mail a copy of the code and any amendments to all individuals listed on the […]
Sec. 5. (a) The attorney general shall act as legal adviser to the board and provide any legal assistance necessary to carry out this article. (b) The board may employ private counsel at the expense of the board. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Sec. 6. (a) The board shall enter into a contract with the state chemist under which: (1) the state chemist provides: (A) clerical support; (B) administrative support for the soil scientist registration fund established in section 9 of this chapter; (C) record keeping services; and (D) office space; to the board; and (2) the board […]
Sec. 7. (a) Each year the board shall publish a roster that includes the names, addresses, and places of business of all registered soil scientists. (b) Copies of the roster published under subsection (a) must be: (1) made available to each registered soil scientist; and (2) furnished to members of the public upon request. As […]
Sec. 8. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are consistent with this article and reasonably required for the conduct of the board’s responsibilities and duties. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
Sec. 9. (a) The soil scientist registration fund is established as a separate fund in the Purdue University treasury to carry out the purposes of this article. The fund is administered by the board. (b) The sources of money for the fund are the: (1) registration fees paid under IC 25-31.5-4-10; and (2) renewal fees […]
