PURPOSE: This rule establishes the requirements for a geologist-registrant in-training.

1. (1) Any person engaged in post-baccalaureate experience in the practice of geology as defined in section 256.453(7), RSMo, may apply for geologist-registrant in-training by obtaining an application from the board.

   1. (A) The applicant shall meet the educational requirements as defined in 4 CSR 145- 2.020; and
   2. (B) The applicant shall have passed the Fundamentals of Geology portion of the National Geologist Examination as developed by the National Association for the State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) or its predecessor.
2. (2) The applicant will be informed by letter regarding the results of the board review. If the application is denied the letter shall outline, with as much specificity as practical, the reasons for denial.
3. (3) Once approved by the board, during the period of post-baccalaureate experience the applicant shall identify him/herself as a geologist-registrant in-training.

4. (4) Each geologist-registrant in-training shall provide clients with a disclosure statement which shall include:

   1. (A) His/her in-training status; and
   2. (B) Name of the supervisor, employer, or client.
5. (5) A geologist-registrant in-training shall comply with all laws and rules relating to the practice of geology.

AUTHORITY: sections 256.462.3, RSMo 1994 and 256.468, RSMo Supp. 1999.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 145-2.070. Emergency rule filed June 29, 1995, effective July 9, 1995, expired Nov. 5, 1995. Original rule filed Sept. 28, 1995, effective May 30, 1996. Amended: Filed July 11, 2000, effective Jan. 30, 2001. Moved to 20 CSR 2145- 2.070, effective Aug. 28, 2006. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

*Original authority: 256.462, RSMo 1994 and 256.468, RSMo 1994, amended 1997.