This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's Revised Statutes regarding the licensure and certification of geoscientists. It introduces new provisions for application forms, which must now include an explanation of the fees associated with licensure and certification. The bill establishes specific fees for professional geoscientists, including an application fee of $250, an annual renewal fee of $200, and various other fees for services such as temporary licenses and duplicate certificates. Additionally, it sets fees for geoscientists-in-training, with an application fee of $125 and an annual renewal fee of $100.

The bill also modifies the expiration and renewal process for licenses and certifications, requiring the board to notify licensees of expiration dates and renewal requirements. It repeals a previous provision that limited the renewal fee to a maximum of $150 per year and restricted increases to no more than $20 annually. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the licensing process for geoscientists while clearly outlining the associated fees and renewal procedures.

Statutes affected:
HB620 Original: 37:13(A), 37:20(A), 37:20(C)
HB620 Engrossed: 37:13(A), 37:20(A), 37:20(C)
HB620 Enrolled: 37:13(A), 37:20(A), 37:20(C)
HB620 Act : 37:13(A), 37:20(A), 37:20(C)