Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 265 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS
Chapter 265-4 - REGISTRATION TO PRACTICE UNDER TITLE OF REGISTERED GEOLOGIST
Rule 265-4-.04 - Examinations

(a) The regular written examination for registration as a geologist shall be administered not less than twice each calendar year, provided there are qualified applicants for the same. The regular examination consists of:

Part I - To examine the applicants general geological education.

Part II - To measure the applicants practical experience in the application of geology.

(a) After the Board evaluates the qualifications of an applicant and establishes his eligibility for examination, the Joint Secretary shall assign that applicant to take the next scheduled examination for which his application qualifies him. In order to be eligible to take Part I of the examination, the education requirement described in Rule 265-4-.02(b) must be met. In order to take Part II of the examination, both the education requirement described in Rule 265-4-.02(b) and the experience requirement described in Rule 265-4-.02(c) must be met.

(b) The Joint Secretary shall notify each applicant in writing of the acceptance or rejection of his examination application.

(a) Examinees are forbidden to receive any unauthorized assistance during the examination. Communication between examinees or possession of unauthorized matter or devices during the examination is strictly prohibited.

(b) Only scheduled examinees, Board members, the Joint Secretary and authorized examination personnel shall be admitted to the examination room.

(a) Every applicant receiving a predetermined acceptable grade or higher in the prescribed examination shall be deemed to have passed such examination.

(b) Every applicant receiving a grade less than a predetermined acceptable grade in the prescribed examination shall be deemed to have failed such examination and shall have his application denied without prejudice.