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IC 25-31.5-3-1
Meetings
Sec. 1. (a) The board shall meet:
(1) at least one (1) time each calendar year; and
(2) at other times when:
(A) the chairperson; or
(B) a quorum of the board;
considers a meeting necessary.
(b) Members of the board must be notified of the date, time, and
location of a meeting of the board at least ten (10) days before the
meeting.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-3-2
Determination of costs; adjustment of fees
Sec. 2. Each year the board shall:
(1) determine the cost incurred in administering the program for
the registration of soil scientists under this article; and
(2) if necessary, adjust the amount of the:
(A) registration fee charged under IC 25-31.5-4-10; and
(B) renewal fee charged under IC 25-31.5-6-3;
to ensure that the program is self-supporting.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-3-3
Determination of qualifications of applicants
Sec. 3. (a) The board shall determine the qualifications of
applicants for registration.
(b) The board shall:
(1) require an applicant for registration to submit evidence of
the applicant's qualifications; and
(2) judge an applicant on evidence of the applicant's
professional competency and integrity under rules adopted by
the board.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-3-4
Code of professional conduct
Sec. 4. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish
a code of professional conduct for registered soil scientists.
(b) If the board adopts or amends a code of professional conduct
under subsection (a), the board shall mail a copy of the code and any
amendments to all individuals listed on the roster published under
section 7 of this chapter.
(c) A mailing under this section constitutes service for purposes
of this article.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-3-6
Contracts with state chemist
Sec. 6. (a) The board shall enter into a contract with the state
chemist under which:
(1) the state chemist provides:
(A) clerical support;
(B) administrative support for the soil scientist registration
fund established in section 9 of this chapter;
(C) record keeping services; and
(D) office space;
to the board; and
(2) the board pays compensation to the state chemist at a rate
and at intervals set by the contract.
(b) The contract entered into under this section may include
provisions under which the state chemist, in exchange for
compensation, fills needs of the board other than those described in
subsection (a)(1).
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-3-7
Roster of registered soil scientists
Sec. 7. (a) Each year the board shall publish a roster that includes
the names, addresses, and places of business of all registered soil
scientists.
(b) Copies of the roster published under subsection (a) must be:
(1) made available to each registered soil scientist; and
(2) furnished to members of the public upon request.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-3-8
Adoption of rules
Sec. 8. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that are
consistent with this article and reasonably required for the conduct
of the board's responsibilities and duties.
As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-3-9
Soil scientist registration fund
Sec. 9. (a) The soil scientist registration fund is established as a
separate fund in the Purdue University treasury to carry out the
purposes of this article. The fund is administered by the board.