Wyo. Code R. 037-0001-1
Engineers & Land Surveyors, Professional Licensing
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Effective Date: 10/25/2013 to 12/20/2013
Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 037.0001.1.10252013
Section 1. Authority. The Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, hereinafter called the 'Board' is created by W.S. 33-29-201 through 33-29-801 (the Act). Pursuant to W.S. 33-29-305(a)(i), the Board may from time to time adopt such rules and regulations consistent with the Laws of the State of Wyoming as may be deemed necessary to enforce the Act.
(a) 'Direct supervision' means direct control and personal supervision of engineering work, surveying or land surveying work.
(b) 'Good moral character and repute' means the licensee or applicant:
(i) Has not been convicted of any crime that is related to the ability to practice engineering or land surveying within five (5) years of submitting an application for a license or certificate;
(ii) Is not currently incarcerated in a penal institution;
(iii) Has not engaged in fraud or misrepresentation in connection with the application for a license, a certificate, or related examination;
(iv) If previously licensed in this state, another state, or foreign country, has not had his/her license canceled, revoked, suspended, restricted or not renewed for cause within five (5) years of applying for a license or certificate;
(v) Has not been found to have been practicing without a license by a court or board of this or any other jurisdiction within two (2) years of submitting the application for a license or certificate;
(vi) Has fully complied with all terms of any sentence or order of probation and has been discharged from probation or parole.
(b) 'Gross negligence' means a substantial or habitual deviation in professional practice from the standard of professional care exercised by members of the licensee's profession, or a substantial or habitual deviation from any technical standards issued by a nationally and/or state recognized professional organization comprised of members of the licensee's profession, or a substantial or habitual deviation from requirements contained in state laws, Board regulations, local ordinances, or regulations related to the licensee's professional practice.
(c) 'Incompetence' means to lack the ability, professional qualifications, experience, education, or combination thereof to undertake a professional engagement or assignment.
(d) 'ABET' is a nationally recognized accreditation agency for engineering and surveying. Information can be found at www.abet.org.
(e) 'ABET/EAC' means the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. 'ABET/ETAC' means the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. “ABET/ASAC” means the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET.
(f) “NCEES” means the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. Information can be found at www.ncees.org.
(g) “NCEES Record” means a mechanism to provide a means of storing and transmitting professional records—such as transcripts, exam results, and employment references—in order to apply for licensure in an additional state or territory (a process known as comity licensure).
(h) “NSPE” means the National Society of Professional Engineers. Information can be found at www.nspe.org.
(i) “NSPS” means the National Society of Professional Surveyors. Information can be found at www.nsps.us.com.
(j) “Licensee” means a person who has been granted a license pursuant to the Act.
(k) “Intern” means a person who has been granted an intern certificate pursuant to the Act.
(l) “Thorough technical review” means that the work product has been thoroughly reviewed, critically examined, and evaluated for compliance with appropriate professional standards by a licensee in that profession who accepts responsibility for the work product.
(m) “Wyoming licensing laws related to engineering and surveying” means W.S. 33-29-201 through 33-29-901 and these Rules.