This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's geoscientist licensing laws, specifically R.S. 37:711.13 and R.S. 37:711.20, while also enacting new subsections and repealing an existing one. Key changes include the introduction of specific application and renewal fees for professional geoscientists and geoscientists-in-training. The bill establishes a detailed fee structure, including an application fee of $250 for professional geoscientists, annual renewal fees of $200, and various other fees for services such as temporary licenses and duplicate certificates. For geoscientists-in-training, the application fee is set at $125, with an annual renewal fee of $100.

Additionally, the bill mandates that application forms provided by the board must include explanations for the fees listed in the new subsections. It also removes the previous cap on application fees and the stipulation that renewal fees should not exceed $150 per year, allowing for more flexibility in fee adjustments by the board. The repeal of R.S. 37:711.20(C) indicates a shift in how renewal fees are managed, streamlining the process for both applicants and the board. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and update the licensing process for geoscientists in Louisiana.

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)