2013 Maryland Code
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
§ 15-305 - Education, experience, and examinations for land surveyors [Effective until October 1, 2013].

§15-305.

(a) (1) In addition to the other qualifications for a license to practice land surveying, an applicant shall qualify under this section by meeting the educational, experience, and examination requirements set forth in subsection (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this section.

(2) An applicant shall complete the requirements of subsection (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this section in the order the requirements are listed.

(b) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(1) has been graduated from a college or university on completion of at least a 4-year curriculum in land surveying that the Board approves;

(2) has passed a written examination in the fundamentals of land surveying;

(3) has at least 2 years of experience in land surveying that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying; and

(4) has passed a written examination in the principles and practice of land surveying.

(c) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(1) has been graduated upon completion of at least a 4-year curriculum from a college or university that is accredited by, or is a constituent unit of an institution accredited by, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools or the equivalent regional accrediting association of other regional areas;

(2) has passed a written examination in the fundamentals of land surveying;

(3) has at least 4 years of experience in land surveying that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying; and

(4) has passed a written examination in the principles and practice of land surveying.

(d) (1) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(i) is a high school graduate or the equivalent;

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, has at least 12 years of experience in land surveying that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying; and

(iii) has passed a written examination in the principles and practices of land surveying.

(2) For each 30 semester hours or its equivalent that an applicant completes in land surveying courses that the Board approves, the Board may allow a 1-year credit towards the experience requirements of paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection for a maximum of 3 years.

(e) (1) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(i) is a high school graduate or the equivalent;

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, has at least 4 years of experience in land surveying that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying;

(iii) has passed a written examination in the fundamentals of land surveying;

(iv) has completed at least 4 years of experience in land surveying that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying; and

(v) has passed a written examination in the principles and practice of land surveying.

(2) For each 30 semester hours or its equivalent that an applicant completes in land surveying courses that the Board approves, the Board may allow a 1-year credit towards the experience requirements of paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection for a maximum of 3 years.

§ 15-305 - Education, experience, and examinations for land surveyors [Effective October 1, 2013].

(a) In general. -- In addition to the other qualifications for a license to practice land surveying, an applicant shall qualify under this section by meeting the educational, experience, and examination requirements set forth in subsection (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this section.

(b) Approved curriculum option. -- An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(1) has been graduated from a college or university upon completion of at least a 4-year curriculum in land surveying that the Board approves;

(2) has passed the examination in the fundamentals of surveying;

(3) has a specific record of at least 2 years of progressive office and field experience in land surveying of a grade and character that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying; and

(4) has passed the following examinations:

(i) the principles and practice of surveying; and

(ii) unless excused by the Board, State-specific examination modules specified and approved by the Board that pertain to the practice of surveying in the State.

(c) Regional accrediting association curriculum option. -- An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(1) has been graduated upon completion of at least a 4-year curriculum from a college or university that is accredited by, or is a constituent unit of an institution accredited by, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools or the equivalent regional accrediting association of other regional areas;

(2) has passed the examination in the fundamentals of surveying;

(3) has a specific record of at least 4 years of progressive office and field experience in land surveying of a grade and character that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying; and

(4) has passed the following examinations:

(i) the principles and practice of surveying; and

(ii) unless excused by the Board, State-specific examination modules specified and approved by the Board that pertain to the practice of surveying in the State.

(d) Nonacademic option -- 12 years work experience. --

(1) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(i) is a high school graduate or the equivalent;

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, has a specific record of at least 12 years of progressive office and field experience in land surveying of a grade and character that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying; and

(iii) has passed the following examinations:

1. the principles and practice of surveying; and

2. unless excused by the Board, State-specific examination modules specified and approved by the Board that pertain to the practice of surveying in the State.

(2) For each 30 semester hours or its equivalent that an applicant completes in land surveying courses that the Board approves, the Board may allow a 1-year credit towards the experience requirements of paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection for a maximum of 3 years.

(e) Nonacademic option -- 6 years work experience. --

(1) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:

(i) is a high school graduate or the equivalent;

(ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, has a specific record of at least 8 years of progressive office and field experience in land surveying of a grade and character that is satisfactory to the Board and that indicates to the Board that the applicant may be competent to practice land surveying;

(iii) has passed the examination in the fundamentals of surveying; and

(iv) has passed the following examinations:

1. the principles and practice of surveying; and

2. unless excused by the Board, State-specific examination modules specified and approved by the Board that pertain to the practice of surveying in the State.

(2) For each 30 semester hours or its equivalent that an applicant completes in land surveying courses that the Board approves, the Board may allow a 1-year credit towards the experience requirements of paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection for a maximum of 3 years.