Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 20, § 2145-2.040
Examination
Effective Feb 28, 2010section 256.462.3, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 145-2.040. Emergency rule filed June 29, 1995, effective July 9, 1995, expired Nov. 5, 1995. Original rule filed Sept. 28, 1995, effective May 30, 1996. Moved to 20 CSR 2145-2.040, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Nov. 7, 2007, effective May 30, 2008. Amended: Filed Aug. 27, 2009, effective Feb. 28, 2010. *Original authority: 256.462, RSMo 1994Missouri Board of Geologist Registration
PURPOSE: This rule outlines the examination requirements and procedures for obtaining a registered geologist license.
(1) Every applicant for licensure by the board as a registered geologist, except those meeting the requirements for licensure by reciprocity or where test examination score has been endorsed by the board, shall take a written examination as prescribed by the board.
- (A) To be examined, a candidate must complete an application on forms supplied by the board, pay the appropriate non-refundable examination fee, submit an official transcript as described in 20 CSR 2145-2.020 Educational Requirements, and be approved by the board.
- (2) The applicant shall pass the National Geologist Examination as developed by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG™) or its successor which consists of two (2) sections; Fundamentals of Geology, and Practice of Geology.
(3) The examinations shall be given at least twice each year at times determined by the board.
- (A) The board shall notify all candidates in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the examination of the time and place of the examination.
- (B) The candidate shall submit the applicable nonrefundable fees as prescribed.
- (C) If the candidate fails to appear for the examination without submitting a written notice to the board at least seven (7) days prior to the examination, the examination fee shall be forfeited unless otherwise determined by the board.
- (D) The board shall notify all candidates in writing of their success or failure on any examination.
AUTHORITY: section 256.462.3, RSMo 2000.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 145-2.040. Emergency rule filed June 29, 1995, effective July 9, 1995, expired Nov. 5, 1995. Original rule filed Sept. 28, 1995, effective May 30, 1996. Moved to 20 CSR 2145-2.040, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed Nov. 7, 2007, effective May 30, 2008. Amended: Filed Aug. 27, 2009, effective Feb. 28, 2010. *Original authority: 256.462, RSMo 1994.