This bill amends the requirements for licensure as a professional land surveyor in Iowa. It introduces a new requirement that applicants must successfully pass an examination specific to the laws of the state. This addition aims to ensure that licensed professionals are well-versed in local regulations and legal standards pertinent to land surveying.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new provision that prohibits the engineering and land surveying examining board from issuing temporary licenses to practice as a professional land surveyor. This change is intended to strengthen the licensure process by ensuring that only fully qualified individuals are permitted to practice in the field, thereby enhancing the overall integrity and professionalism of land surveying in Iowa.

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Introduced: 542B.14