Virginia Regulatory Town Hall

Final Text

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Action:
Conform Soil Scientists regulations to HB 2759 (2003 Session)
Stage: Final
 
18VAC145-20-111

18VAC145-20-111. Waiver from examination through reciprocity or experience.

An applicant qualified to take the examination may be granted a Virginia certificate without written examination, provided that: 1. The the applicant holds an unexpired professional soil scientist certificate or equivalent issued on the basis of equivalent requirements for certification in Virginia, by a regulatory body of another state, territory or possession of the United States and is not the subject of any disciplinary proceeding before such regulatory body which that could result in the suspension or revocation of his certificate, and such other regulatory body recognizes the certificates issued by this board, or.

2. The applicant can verify a record of at least 10 years of experience as set forth in 18VAC145-20-90 in soil evaluation that demonstrates to the board that the applicant is competent to practice as a professional soil scientist.