What changed in SF 197
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Section 1. Section 542B.14, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows:
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b. As a professional land surveyor:
(1) (a) Graduation from a college course of two years or more in, which shall include mathematics, physical sciences, mapping and surveying, or engineering in a school or college basic science courses, and six years of practical experience, all of which, in the opinion of the board, will properly prepare the applicant for the examination in fundamental land surveying subjects.
(b) However, prior to July 1, 1988, in lieu of compliance with subparagraph division (a), the board may accept eight years’ practical experience which, in the opinion of the board, is of satisfactory character to properly prepare the applicant for the examination in fundamental land surveying subjects.
(2) Successfully passing an examination in fundamental land surveying subjects which is designed to show the knowledge of general land surveying principles.
(3) In addition to any other requirement, a specific record of four years or more of practical experience in land surveying work which is of a character satisfactory to the board.
(4) Successfully passing an examination examinations designed to determine the proficiency and qualifications to engage in the practice of land surveying. No applicant shall be entitled to take this examination until the applicant shows the necessary practical experience in land surveying work.
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2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect on July 1, 2023.
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3. APPLICABILITY. This Act applies to applications for a license as a professional land surveyor submitted on or after the effective date of this Act.