25-31.5-4-7. Documentation Required
Sec. 7. The board may require an applicant for registration under this chapter to provide documentation of competency and integrity. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-4-8. Reciprocity
Sec. 8. Upon application by the individual, the board may allow the registration under this chapter of an individual who is registered as a soil scientist in a state that, as determined by the board, has standards for registration at least equal to those of this chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-4-9. Requests for Administrative Review
Sec. 9. An individual who: (1) seeks registration under this chapter; and (2) is aggrieved by a determination of the board under this chapter; may request administrative review under IC 25-31.5-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-4-10. Registration Fees
Sec. 10. (a) An individual applying for registration under this chapter must pay a nonrefundable registration fee in an amount established by rules adopted by the board under IC 4-22-2. (b) All registration fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the soil scientist registration fund established by IC 25-31.5-3-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, […]
25-31.5-4-1. Qualifications of Professional Soil Scientists
Sec. 1. To qualify for registration as a professional soil scientist under this chapter, an applicant must: (1) satisfy the education requirement described in section 2 of this chapter; (2) pass the examinations described in section 3 of this chapter; (3) satisfy the work requirement described in section 4 of this chapter; and (4) pay […]
25-31.5-4-2. Educational Requirements
Sec. 2. (a) The education requirement for registration as a professional soil scientist consists of a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in soil science or a closely allied field in which the curriculum includes the following: (1) At least fifteen (15) semester hours of course work in the soil sciences, including at least three (3) […]
25-31.5-4-3. Examinations
Sec. 3. The board shall require an applicant for registration as a professional soil scientist to pass: (1) a written examination designed to demonstrate whether the applicant has the necessary knowledge and skill to exercise the responsibilities of the public practice of soil science; and (2) an examination that evaluates field skills in soil morphology […]
25-31.5-4-4. Work Requirement
Sec. 4. (a) The work requirement for registration as a professional soil scientist consists of three (3) years of professional experience in soil science. (b) Experience obtained while working on an advanced degree does not qualify toward the satisfaction of the work requirement of subsection (a). However, the board may allow up to: (1) one […]
25-31.5-4-5. Eligibility of Associate Soil Scientists to Become Professional Soil Scientists
Sec. 5. A registered associate soil scientist who satisfies the work requirement of section 4 of this chapter is eligible to become a registered professional soil scientist. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
25-31.5-4-6. Qualifications of Associate Soil Scientists
Sec. 6. (a) To qualify for registration as an associate soil scientist under this chapter, an individual must: (1) satisfy the education requirement described in section 2 of this chapter; (2) pass the examinations described in section 3 of this chapter; and (3) pay the registration fee described in section 10 of this chapter. (b) […]