1. (1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Professional Geologist Education and Enforcement Account."

2. (2) The restricted account shall consist of money from:

   1. (a) a surcharge fee established by the department in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, placed on initial, renewal, and reinstatement licensure fees under this chapter not to exceed 50% of the respective initial, renewal, or reinstatement licensure fee;
   2. (b) administrative penalties collected pursuant to this chapter; and
   3. (c) interest earned on money in the account.

3. (3) Money in the account may be appropriated by the Legislature for the following purposes:

   1. (a) education and training of licensees under this chapter;
   2. (b) education and training of the public or other interested persons in matters concerning geology laws and practices;

   3. (c) enforcement of this chapter by:

      1. (i) investigating unprofessional or unlawful conduct;
      2. (ii) providing legal representation to the division when legal action is taken against a person engaging in unprofessional or unlawful conduct; and
      3. (iii) monitoring compliance of renewal requirements; and
   4. (d) education and training of board members.

Amended by Chapter 303, 2011 General Session