Sec. 5. (a) Before July 1, 2024, the board shall adopt rules in accordance with IC 25-1-4 to:

(1) require a licensed professional geologist to obtain continuing education in geological sciences as a condition of license renewal; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-17.6-5-5

(2) set forth the conditions, requirements, and implementation of the continuing education program.

     (b) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section must allow a licensed professional geologist to receive full credit for continuing education courses completed in a state other than Indiana.

     (c) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section do not apply to a licensed professional geologist until after the first full license renewal cycle beginning one (1) year after final adoption of the rules under this section.

     (d) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section do not apply to a person who is not licensed under this article.

As added by P.L.108-2022, SEC.11.