Utah Admin. Code R156-76-302d - Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-76-302(5), except as provided in Subsections (4) or (5), the examination requirements for licensure as a professional geologist are as follows:

(a) the ASBOG (FG) Examination with a passing score as recommended by the ASBOG; and

(b) the ASBOG (PG) Examination with a passing score as established by the ASBOG.

(2) Prior to registering for the ASBOG FG Examination, an applicant shall:

(a) be enrolled in the final semester or an approved program; or

(b) have completed the education requirements in Section R156-76-302b.

(3) Prior to taking the ASBOG PG Examination, an applicant shall have passed the ASBOG FG Examination.

(4) The Division may waive the ASBOG FG Examination for an applicant who:

(a) has practiced as a principal for five years of the last seven years preceding the date of the license application;

(b) was not required to pass the ASBOG FG Examination for initial licensure from the recognized jurisdiction the applicant was originally licensed; and

(c) has passed the ASBOG PG Examination.

(5) The Division may waive the ASBOG FG and PG Examinations for an applicant who:

(a) has practiced as a principal for five years during the last seven years preceding the date of the license application;

(b) has been licensed for ten years preceding the date of the license application; and

(c) was not required to pass the ASBOG FG and PG Examinations for initial licensure from the recognized jurisdiction the applicant was originally licensed.

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Utah Admin. Code R156-76-302d

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-08, effective 4/8/2021