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Geologist

Description

A Geologist is a person engaged in the practice of geology. Practice of Geology means the performance of geological work or service for the public, including, but not limited to, consultation, investigation, surveys, evaluation, planing, mapping or inspection of geological work, wherein the performance is related to the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, property and the environment.

Application Information

FEES

  • Application fee of $25.00
  • License fee of $80.00
TERM
  • Annual
REQUIREMENTS
  • College or University Transcript(s). Transcripts must cover all upper division and graduate credits.
  • Three professional references
  • Two personal references
  • SBI form and separate check for $8.00

Application Procedure

To apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link below. This action will link you to the actual application form and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION



Renewal Information

FEES

  • Annual renewal fee of $80.00
TERM
  • December 31st annually
REQUIREMENTS
  • A late fee of $10.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after the license expiration date.
  • Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the expiration date shall be subject to all requirements governing new applicants.
   

Renewal Procedure

To renew this license, click the RENEW LICENSE button below and fill out the required information in the electronic form.

RENEW LICENSE

WARNING: Online submission of your renewal application must not be construed as automatic renewal of your license. The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed.

 
   
 


Soil Scientist

Description

A Soil Scientist is a person engaged in the practice of soil science. Practice of Soil Science means any professional service, which requires the application of pedological principles and data. Such professional service includes identification and mapping of soils according to the standards of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, consultation or evaluation.

Application Information

FEES

  • Application fee of $25.00
  • License fee of $70.00
TERM
  • Annual
REQUIREMENTS
  • College or University Transcript(s).
  • Three professional references
  • Two personal references
  • SBI form and separate check for $8.00

 

Application Procedure

To apply for this license, click on the 'DOWNLOAD APPLICATION' link below. This action will link you to the actual application form and instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format. If your browser has the Acrobat Plug In, you will see the form and can print it from your browser. If it is not installed, you will be asked for a location to save the file on your computer. To obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION



Renewal Information

FEES

  • Annual renewal fee of $70.00
TERM
  • December 31st annually
REQUIREMENTS
  • A late fee of $10.00 is assessed for licenses renewed after the license expiration date.
  • Any person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the expiration date shall be subject to all requirements governing new applicants.
   

Renewal Procedure

To renew this license, click the RENEW LICENSE button below and fill out the required information in the electronic form.

RENEW LICENSE

WARNING: Online submission of your renewal application must not be construed as automatic renewal of your license. The Department must verify that you have met all the conditions for renewal before your license is renewed.

 
   
 

 


About This Profession

Staff Directory | Contacting Us | Laws and Rules | Adverse Disciplinary Actions | Related Links | Calendar | Publications


Our Purpose

The State Board of Certification for Geologists and Soil Scientists was established to ensure public safety through licensure and certification of professional geologists and soil scientists defined by education and experience.

The primary responsibility of the Board is to examine, certify and grant certificates to applicants who qualify to practice as geologists and soil scientists in the State, and to maintain current information on licensed geologists and soil scientists.



Our Staff

For a complete list, please view our Staff Directory.


Contacting Us

Mail comments and inquiries to:

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Registration
#35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035

Call us at (207) 624-8627
Fax us at (207) 624-8637
TTY (Hearing Impaired) (207) 624-8563



Laws

The State of Maine Legislature has developed a database of laws for all State agencies. For the text of current Board Laws, please visit please visit http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/32/chapdoc/00730.doc.

The publications of the Maine State Legislature are made available on the Internet as a public service and reliance on any such information is at the user's own risk. The State of Maine, its agencies, officers and employees do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of any information on the Maine State Legislature's web site and may not be held liable for any losses caused by any person's reliance on the information available on this web site.

Rules

For the text of current rules, please visit http://www.state.me.us/sos/cec/rcn/apa/02/chaps02.htm
on the Secretary of State's Web site



Adverse Disciplinary Actions

Nothing to Report


Related Links

 



Calendar of Events

  • Board Meetings scheduled for Y2000:
    • May 24, 2000
    • September 20, 2000
  • Subcommittee Meetings for Y2000
  • Examination Schedule for Y2000
    • GEOLOGIST EXAM - September 15, 2000
    • SOIL SCIENTIST EXAM - October 21, 2000

Weekly Legislative calendar of state agency meetings



Publications

  • Advisory Rulings
  • Agendas and Minutes
  • Bulletins
  • Newsletters
  • Press Releases
  • Proposed Rules
  • Proposed Legislation

Last Revised: June 12, 2000

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