An applicant for licensure as a land surveyor shall meet either of the following experience requirements:

1. (1) Four years of experience, of which a minimum of two years must be after earning the degree and a minimum of two years must be after enrollment as a land surveying intern in accordance with § 20:38:32:04, for an applicant meeting the education requirement described in subdivision 20:38:30:03(1) or (2); or
2. (2) Seven years of experience, of which a minimum of three years must be after earning the degree and a minimum of two years must be after enrollment as a land surveying intern in accordance with § 20:38:32:04, for an applicant meeting the education requirement described in subdivision 20:38:30:03(3).

Source: 26 SDR 9, effective July 29, 1999; 29 SDR 95, effective January 6, 2003; 30 SDR 204, effective June 24, 2004; 33 SDR 70, effective June 20, 2006; transferred from § 20:38:15:04, 38 SDR 121, effective January 16, 2012 ; 51 SDR 56, effective November 20, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-18A-22 (3), 36-18A-28 , 36-18A-29 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-18A-4 , 36-18A-28 , 36-18A-29 (2) , 36-18A-32 .

Prior versions effective: 2012-01-16.