AB64: Bill Text

AB64,2166 Section 2166. 470.01 (5m) of the statutes is repealed.

AB64,2167 Section 2167. 470.01 (6m) of the statutes is repealed.

AB64,2168 Section 2168. 470.01 (8) of the statutes is repealed.

AB64,2169 Section 2169. 470.02 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,891,11 470.02 (1) Engage or offer to engage in the practice of professional geology, designate himself or herself as a professional geologist, or use or assume the title “professional geologist" or any other title, letters, or designation which that represents or may tend to represent the person as a professional geologist unless the person is licensed by the professional geologist section as a professional geologist under this chapter.

AB64,2170 Section 2170. 470.02 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,891,18 470.02 (2) Engage or offer to engage in the practice of professional hydrology, designate himself or herself as a professional hydrologist, or use or assume the title “professional hydrologist" or any other title, letters, or designation which that represents or may tend to represent the person as a professional hydrologist unless the person is licensed by the professional hydrologist section as a professional hydrologist under this chapter.

AB64,2171 Section 2171. 470.02 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,891,25 470.02 (3) Engage or offer to engage in the practice of professional soil science, designate himself or herself as a professional soil scientist, or use or assume the title “professional soil scientist" or any other title, letters, or designation which that represents or may tend to represent the person as a professional soil scientist unless the person is licensed by the professional soil scientist section as a professional soil scientist under this chapter.

AB64,2172 Section 2172. 470.03 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,892,2 470.03 (title) Duties of the examining board department.

AB64,2173 Section 2173. 470.03 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,892,5 470.03 (1) (intro.) The examining board department shall do all of the following:

AB64,2174 Section 2174. 470.03 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,892,10 470.03 (1) (a) Upon the advice of the professional geologist section, promulgate Promulgate rules establishing requirements and standards for the practice of professional geology by a person who is licensed as a professional geologist under this chapter, including a code of ethics that governs the practice of professional geology.

AB64,2175 Section 2175. 470.03 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,892,16 470.03 (1) (b) Upon the advice of the professional hydrologist section, promulgate Promulgate rules establishing requirements and standards for the practice of professional hydrology by a person who is licensed as a professional hydrologist under this chapter, including a code of ethics that governs the practice of professional hydrology.

AB64,2176 Section 2176. 470.03 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,892,22 470.03 (1) (c) Upon the advice of the professional soil scientist section, promulgate Promulgate rules establishing requirements and standards for the practice of professional soil science by a person who is licensed as a professional soil scientist under this chapter, including a code of ethics that governs the practice of professional soil science.

AB64,2177 Section 2177. 470.03 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,893,2 470.03 (2) Upon the advice of the appropriate section of the examining board, the examining board The department may promulgate rules that establish continuing education requirements that a person must satisfy to be eligible to renew a license that is issued under this chapter.

AB64,2178 Section 2178. 470.03 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,893,12 470.03 (3) Upon the advice of the appropriate section of the examining board, the examining board The department may promulgate rules that exempt a person who is engaged in a profession related to those listed in s. 470.025 (12) (intro.) from the requirement to obtain a license under this chapter if the practice of the profession by the person involves only the incidental practice of geology, hydrology, or soil science, as defined in s. 470.025 (12) (a), and the person does not designate himself or herself as a professional geologist, hydrologist, or soil scientist or use any other title, letters, or designation that represents or tends to represent that the person is a professional geologist, hydrologist, or soil scientist.

AB64,2179 Section 2179. 470.04 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,893,16 470.04 (1) (intro.) The professional geologist, hydrologist or soil scientist section department may not grant a license under this chapter unless an applicant does each of the following:

AB64,2180 Section 2180. 470.04 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,893,21 470.04 (2) (intro.) The professional geologist section department shall grant a professional geologist license to a person who satisfies the requirements under sub. (1) and who submits evidence satisfactory to the section department of all of the following:

AB64,2181 Section 2181. 470.04 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,893,25 470.04 (2) (b) Subject to sub. (7), that he or she has a bachelor's degree with course credits in geology of a variety and nature sufficient to constitute a geology major from a college or university approved by the examining board department.

AB64,2182 Section 2182. 470.04 (2) (c) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,894,6 470.04 (2) (c) 1. (intro.) Subject to sub. (5), at least 5 years of professional experience in geologic work of a character satisfactory to the section which department that demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of geologic work. At least 2 years of the geologic work required under this subdivision must have been performed under the supervision of any of the following:

AB64,2183 Section 2183. 470.04 (2) (c) 1. c. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,894,9 470.04 (2) (c) 1. c. Any other person whom the section department determines is qualified to have responsible charge of geologic work.

AB64,2184 Section 2184. 470.04 (2) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,894,15 470.04 (2) (c) 2. Subject to sub. (6), at least 7 years of professional experience in geologic work of a character satisfactory to the section which department that demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of geologic work, with a satisfactory evaluation of the last 2 years of the professional experience under a peer review system approved by the section department.

AB64,2185 Section 2185. 470.04 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,894,20 470.04 (3) (intro.) The professional hydrologist section department shall grant a professional hydrologist license to a person who satisfies the requirements under sub. (1) and who submits evidence satisfactory to the section department of all of the following:

AB64,2186 Section 2186. 470.04 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,894,25 470.04 (3) (b) Subject to sub. (7), that he or she has a bachelor's degree with course credits in hydrology or water resources of a variety and nature sufficient to constitute a hydrology or water resources major from a college or university approved by the examining board department.

AB64,2187 Section 2187. 470.04 (3) (c) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,895,6 470.04 (3) (c) 1. (intro.) Subject to sub. (5), at least 5 years of professional experience in hydrologic work of a character satisfactory to the section which department that demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of hydrologic work. At least 2 years of the hydrologic work required under this subdivision must have been performed under the supervision of any of the following:

AB64,2188 Section 2188. 470.04 (3) (c) 1. c. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,895,9 470.04 (3) (c) 1. c. Any other person who the section department determines is qualified to have responsible charge of hydrologic work.

AB64,2189 Section 2189. 470.04 (3) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,895,15 470.04 (3) (c) 2. Subject to sub. (6), at least 7 years of professional experience in hydrologic work of a character satisfactory to the section which department that demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of hydrologic work, with a satisfactory evaluation of the last 2 years of the professional experience under a peer review system approved by the section department.

AB64,2190 Section 2190. 470.04 (4) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,895,20 470.04 (4) (intro.) The professional soil scientist section department shall grant a professional soil scientist license to a person who satisfies the requirements under sub. (1) and who submits evidence satisfactory to the section department of all of the following:

AB64,2191 Section 2191. 470.04 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,895,25 470.04 (4) (b) Subject to sub. (7), that he or she has a bachelor's degree with course credits in soil science of a variety and nature sufficient to constitute a soil science major from a college or university approved by the examining board department.

AB64,2192 Section 2192. 470.04 (4) (c) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,896,7 470.04 (4) (c) 1. (intro.) Subject to sub. (5), at least 5 years of professional experience in soil science work of a character satisfactory to the section which department that demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of soil science work. At least 2 years of the soil science work required under this subdivision must have been performed under the supervision of any of the following:

AB64,2193 Section 2193. 470.04 (4) (c) 1. c. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,896,10 470.04 (4) (c) 1. c. Any other person who the section department determines is qualified to have responsible charge of soil science work.

AB64,2194 Section 2194. 470.04 (4) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,896,16 470.04 (4) (c) 2. Subject to sub. (6), at least 7 years of professional experience in soil science work of a character satisfactory to the section which department that demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of soil science work, with a satisfactory evaluation of the last 2 years of the professional experience under a peer review system approved by the section department.

AB64,2195 Section 2195. 470.04 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,896,22 470.04 (5) The appropriate section of the examining board department shall reduce the 5-year-experience requirement under sub. (2) (c) 1., (3) (c) 1. or (4) (c) 1. to 4 years if an applicant for a license has one or more advanced degrees, approved by the section department, in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, soil science or a related science.

AB64,2196 Section 2196. 470.04 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,897,3 470.04 (6) The appropriate section of the examining board department shall reduce the 7-year-experience requirement under sub. (2) (c) 2., (3) (c) 2., or (4) (c) 2. to 6 years if an applicant for a license has one or more advanced degrees, approved by the section department, in hydrology, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, soil science, or a related science.

AB64,2197 Section 2197. 470.04 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,897,9 470.04 (7) The appropriate section of the examining board department may waive a requirement specified in sub. (2) (b), (3) (b), or (4) (b) if an applicant for a license has professional experience in excess of 5 years that the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the section department is substantially equivalent to the requirement.

AB64,2198 Section 2198. 470.045 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,897,25 470.045 (3) (a) A firm, partnership, or corporation desiring a certificate of authorization shall submit an application to the department on forms provided by the department, listing the names and addresses of all officers and directors, and all individuals in its employment licensed to practice professional geology, hydrology, or soil science in this state who will be in responsible charge of professional geology, hydrology, or soil science being practiced in this state through the firm, partnership, or corporation and other relevant information required by the appropriate section of the examining board department. A similar type of form shall also accompany the renewal fee. If there is a change in any of these persons, the change shall be reported on the same type of form, and filed with the department within 30 days after the effective date of the change. The appropriate section of the examining board department shall grant a certificate of authorization to a firm, partnership, or corporation complying with this subsection upon payment of the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). This subsection does not apply to firms, partnerships or corporations exempt under s. 470.025 (3).

AB64,2199 Section 2199. 470.05 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,898,9 470.05 Examination. Beginning no later than January 1, 2000, the appropriate section of the examining board The department shall conduct or arrange for examinations for licensure as a professional geologist, hydrologist , or soil scientist at least semiannually and at times and places determined by the section department. Examinations under this section shall require an applicant to demonstrate minimum competency in the principles and practice of subjects substantially related to the practice of professional geology, hydrology , or soil science and may consist of one or more written or oral tests, or both.

AB64,2200 Section 2200. 470.06 (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,898,16 470.06 Reciprocal licenses. (intro.) Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the appropriate section of the examining board department may issue a professional geologist, hydrologist, or soil scientist license to a person who has been issued a similar license by another state or territory of the United States or in another country if he or she submits evidence satisfactory to the section department of all of the following:

AB64,2201 Section 2201. 470.07 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,898,24 470.07 Renewal of licenses. The renewal dates for licenses granted under this chapter are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the appropriate section of the examining board department that the applicant has completed any continuing education requirements specified in rules promulgated under s. 470.03 (2).

AB64,2202 Section 2202. 470.08 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,899,4 470.08 (1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the appropriate section of the examining board department may make investigations and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter has occurred.

AB64,2203 Section 2203. 470.08 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,899,9 470.08 (2) (intro.) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the appropriate section of the examining board department may reprimand a person issued a license under this chapter, or may deny, limit, suspend or revoke a license under this chapter, if the applicant or license holder has done any of the following:

AB64,2204 Section 2204. 470.08 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,899,13 470.08 (2) (g) Violated any requirement or standard relating to the practice of professional geology, hydrology, or soil science established by the examining board department by rule.

AB64,2205 Section 2205. 470.08 (2) (i) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,899,16 470.08 (2) (i) Failed to cooperate with the examining board department in an investigation under this section.

AB64,2206 Section 2206. 470.08 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB64,899,22 470.08 (2m) The department may, in addition to or in lieu of any disciplinary action under sub. (2), assess a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 for each separate offense against a person who violates sub. (2) (a) to (k) if the violation presents a serious risk to public health or public safety. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.

AB64,2207 Section 2207. 470.08 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,900,7 470.08 (3) The examining board department may reprimand a firm, partnership, or corporation that holds a certificate of authorization issued under this chapter or may limit, suspend, or revoke such a certificate if any of the agents, employees, or officers of the firm, partnership , or corporation has committed any act or has been guilty of any conduct which that would authorize a reprimand or a limitation, suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter, unless the firm, partnership or corporation submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board department that the agent, employee, or officer is no longer practicing or offering to practice professional geology, hydrology, or soil science in its behalf.

AB64,2208 Section 2208. 470.08 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,900,17 470.08 (4) Any person may make charges that any holder of a license or certificate of authorization issued under this chapter has committed an act for which a reprimand or limitation, suspension, or revocation of registration is authorized under sub. (2). Such charges shall be in writing, shall be sworn to by the person making them, and shall be submitted to the examining board department. The examining board department may, on its own motion, make such charges. All charges, unless dismissed by the examining board department as unfounded or trivial, shall be heard by the appropriate section of the examining board department, subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1).

AB64,2209 Section 2209. 470.08 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,900,23 470.08 (5) If, after a hearing under sub. (4), 3 members of a section of the examining board vote in favor of sustaining department sustains the charges specified in sub. (4), the examining board department shall reprimand the holder of the license or certificate of authorization or limit, suspend, or revoke the license or certificate.

AB64,2210 Section 2210. 470.08 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB64,901,7 470.08 (6) The examining board department, for reasons the appropriate section of the examining board department considers sufficient, may reissue a license or certificate of record to any person whose certificate has been revoked if 3 members of the section vote in favor of the reissuance. Subject to the rules of the examining board department, the examining board department may, upon payment of the required fee, issue a new license or certificate of authorization to replace any license or certificate that is revoked, lost, destroyed, or mutilated.

AB64,2211 Section 2211. 480.06 (2) of the statutes is amended to read: