Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-2814

  • board: as used in this chapter shall mean the state board of registration for professional geologists, hereinafter provided by this chapter. See Idaho Code 54-2802
  • geology: is a fundamental science dealing with the physical earth, the organisms, materials and structures composing the earth, the physical forces affecting the earth, and the utilization of the knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials insofar as these factors may influence the safety and public welfare. See Idaho Code 54-2802
  • professional geologist: as used in this chapter , shall mean a person who has been duly registered by the state board of registration for professional geologists. See Idaho Code 54-2802
Examinations shall be held at such time and place as the board shall determine. The complete professional examination for registration as a professional geologist shall consist of a written examination that covers subjects ordinarily contained in a college curriculum and a written examination that covers the practice of geology. The board shall establish by rule the approved examinations, their passing score and an applicant’s eligibility to take the examinations.