Section 43-19-18. Certification in a specialty

   (a) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Such specialties may be created by the board by regulation, with such regulations to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitted for both registration as a geologist and certification in a specialty at the same time, but the applicant must be approved for registration as a geologist before being considered for certification in a specialty. The certification in a specialty is dependent, in every case, upon the approval of registration as a geologist.

(b) An applicant for certification in a specialty shall meet all of the requirements of a registered geologist and such special requirements as the board may establish by regulation.

Code 1933, § 84-2509A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; Code 1933, § 84-2109A, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1976, p. 695, § 1; Ga. L. 1976, p. 695, §§ 4, 5; Ga. L. 1987, p. 603, § 11; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1130, § 2.