Bill > S06482

This bill modifies the requirements for becoming a licensed professional geologist in New York by allowing applicants to partially substitute formal education with practical work experience. Specifically, applicants can now apply within two years of the bill's effective date and demonstrate 12 years of practical experience in geology as an alternative to meeting the standard degree and experience requirements. The board may also discretionarily accept each full year of geological study in lieu of up to two years of the required experience. Additionally, the bill updates terminology for the identification card, changing it from "intern geologist" to "geologist in training" and adjusting the examination and application requirements. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for professionals entering the field of geology by recognizing the value of practical work experience alongside formal education. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law and will apply to professional geologist license applications from that point forward.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6482