CHAPTER 6. RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES; CONTINUING EDUCATION

IC 25-31.5-6
     Chapter 6. Renewal of Certificates; Continuing Education

IC 25-31.5-6-1
Expiration of certificate
    
Sec. 1. A registration certificate issued under IC 25-31.5-5 expires three (3) years after it is issued, at a time and date designated by the board.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

IC 25-31.5-6-2
Continuing education requirements
    
Sec. 2. The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing continuing education requirements that must be met for the renewal of registration certificates. The requirements established by the board must involve the description and evaluation of soils in the field.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

IC 25-31.5-6-3
Renewal fees
    
Sec. 3. (a) An individual applying for the renewal of a certificate of registration under this chapter must pay a nonrefundable renewal fee in an amount established by rules adopted by the board under IC 4-22-2.
    (b) All renewal fees collected by the board under this section shall be deposited in the soil scientist registration fund established by IC 25-31.5-3-9.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

IC 25-31.5-6-4
Notices
    
Sec. 4. The board shall notify each individual registered under this article of:
        (1) the date of expiration of the individual's certificate; and
        (2) the amount of the renewal fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

IC 25-31.5-6-5
Suspension for nonpayment of renewal fee
    
Sec. 5. If an individual fails to pay the renewal fee within ninety (90) days after the expiration date established by the board under this chapter, the board shall:
        (1) suspend the individual's registration under this article; and
        (2) delete the individual's name from the roster published under IC 25-31.5-3-7;
until the renewal fee is paid.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.

IC 25-31.5-6-6
Revocation for nonpayment of renewal fee      Sec. 6. (a) If an individual fails to pay the renewal fee for two (2) consecutive years, the board shall revoke the individual's certificate of registration.
    (b) If an individual whose certificate has been revoked under subsection (a) desires to be reregistered, the individual:
        (1) must submit an application to the board; and
        (2) shall be considered as a new applicant.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.