2016 Nebraska Revised Statutes
Chapter 81 - STATE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
81-3540 Geology examinations.

81-3540. Geology examinations.

(1) The board or its agent shall direct the time and place of geology examinations. The board shall determine the acceptable grade on examinations.

(2) The examination shall be given in two sections as follows:

(a) A fundamentals of geology examination designed to test the academic preparation of the applicant in geology. At the board's discretion, the examination may be taken at any time following substantial completion of the applicant's educational requirements. Passing this examination qualifies the examinee for a geologist-intern enrollment card, if all other requirements for enrollment as a geologist-intern are met; and

(b) A principles and practice of geology examination designed to test the applicant's ability to apply geologic knowledge and to assume responsible charge of geologic work. The geologic practice examination may be taken only after the applicant has acquired the education and experience required for licensure as a geologist.

(3) A candidate failing one examination may apply for reexamination, which may be granted upon payment of a fee established by the board. In the event of a second failure, the examinee may, at the discretion of the board, be required to appear before the board with evidence of having acquired the necessary additional knowledge to qualify before admission to the examination.

(4) The board may prepare and adopt specifications for the examinations. The specifications shall be published and be available to any person interested in being licensed.

Source

• Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 87;
• Laws 2004, LB 890, § 7;
• Laws 2013, LB91, § 9.