(a) Each firm practicing surveying in West Virginia shall have a certificate of authorization.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-13A-20

  • Board: means the West Virginia Board of Professional Surveyors. See West Virginia Code 30-13A-3
  • Certificate of authorization: means a certificate issued under the provisions of this article to a firm providing surveying services. See West Virginia Code 30-13A-3
  • Firm: means any nongovernmental business entity, including an individual, association, partnership or corporation, providing surveying services. See West Virginia Code 30-13A-3
  • Surveyor-in-charge: means a licensee designated by a firm to oversee the surveying activities and practices of the firm. See West Virginia Code 30-13A-3

(b) The board shall issue a certificate of authorization to a firm that:

(1) Practices surveying in West Virginia;

(2) Provides proof that the firm has employed a surveyor-in-charge;

(3) Has paid all applicable fees; and

(4) Completes such other requirements as specified by the board.