The bill amends the Geologists Regulation Act to modernize the regulatory framework for professional geologists in Nebraska. Key updates include the introduction of new terms such as "certificate of authorization" for organizations practicing geology and "licensee" for individuals authorized to practice. The bill clarifies definitions related to supervision and responsibility in geological work, establishes a code of practice for professional conduct, and outlines the board's authority to impose penalties, including probation, suspension, or revocation of licenses for violations. It also streamlines the application process for licensure, allowing for the acceptance of verified information from the National Association of State Boards of Geology and introducing fees for applications and renewals.

Significant deletions from current law include the removal of specific prohibitions against unlicensed practice and the previous board membership structure, which is now defined to include seven members: five professional geologists, one faculty member from a Nebraska geology department, and one non-geologist public member. The bill also establishes requirements for organizations to obtain a certificate of authorization and mandates that all technical submissions be sealed and signed by a licensed professional geologist. Additionally, it introduces provisions for temporary permits for licensed geologists from other jurisdictions and updates the examination process, ensuring compliance with Nebraska's statutes and regulations. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance public safety and professional standards within the geology profession in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-3501, 81-3502, 81-3503, 81-3507, 81-3508, 81-3511, 81-3509, 81-3509.01, 81-3512, 81-3517, 81-3514, 81-3515, 81-3518, 81-3519, 81-3520, 81-3521, 81-3522, 81-3525, 81-3526, 81-3527, 81-3528, 81-3529, 81-3530, 81-3531, 81-3534, 81-3535, 81-3536, 81-3537, 81-3539, 81-3540, 81-3541
Final Reading: 81-3501, 81-3502, 81-3503, 81-3507, 81-3508, 81-3511, 81-3509, 81-3509.01, 81-3512, 81-3517, 81-3514, 81-3515, 81-3518, 81-3519, 81-3520, 81-3521, 81-3522, 81-3525, 81-3526, 81-3527, 81-3528, 81-3529, 81-3530, 81-3531, 81-3534, 81-3535, 81-3536, 81-3537, 81-3539, 81-3540, 81-3541
Slip Law: 81-3501, 81-3502, 81-3503, 81-3507, 81-3508, 81-3511, 81-3509, 81-3509.01, 81-3512, 81-3517, 81-3514, 81-3515, 81-3518, 81-3519, 81-3520, 81-3521, 81-3522, 81-3525, 81-3526, 81-3527, 81-3528, 81-3529, 81-3530, 81-3531, 81-3534, 81-3535, 81-3536, 81-3537, 81-3539, 81-3540, 81-3541