Professional Land Surveyor

472.013 Examinations, prerequisites

(1) A person desiring to be licensed as a surveyor and mapper shall apply to the department for licensure.

(2) An applicant shall be entitled to take the licensure examination to practice in this state as a surveyor and mapper if the applicant is of good moral character and has satisfied one of the following requirements:

(a) The applicant is a graduate of an approved course of study in surveying and mapping from a college or university recognized by the board and has a specific experience record of 4 or more years as a subordinate to a professional surveyor and mapper in the active practice of surveying and mapping, which experience is of a nature indicating that the applicant was in responsible charge of the accuracy and correctness of the surveying and mapping work performed. The course of study in surveying and mapping must have included not fewer than 32 semester hours of study, or its academic equivalent, in the science of surveying and mapping or in board-approved surveying-and-mapping-related courses. Work experience acquired as a part of the education requirement shall not be construed as experience in responsible charge.

(b) The applicant is a graduate of a 4-year course of study, other than in surveying and mapping, at an accredited college or university and has a specific experience record of 6 or more years as a subordinate to a registered surveyor and mapper in the active practice of surveying and mapping, 5 years of which shall be of a nature indicating that the applicant was in responsible charge of the accuracy and correctness of the surveying and mapping work performed. The course of study in disciplines other than surveying and mapping must have included not fewer than 32 semester hours of study or its academic equivalent, 25 semester hours of which shall be in surveying and mapping subjects or in any combination of courses in civil engineering, surveying, mapping, mathematics, photogrammetry, forestry, or land law and the physical sciences. Work experience acquired as a part of the education requirement shall not be construed as experience in responsible charge.

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	(c) The applicant has successfully completed a 32-semester-hour course of study, or its academic equivalent, in surveying and mapping or in board-approved surveying-and-mapping-related courses at an accredited college or university and has a specific experience record of 6 or more years as a subordinate to a registered surveyor and mapper, 5 years of which shall be in the active practice of surveying and mapping of a nature indicating that the applicant was in responsible charge of the accuracy and correctness of the surveying and mapping work performed. Work experience acquired as a part of the education requirement shall not be construed as experience in responsible charge. However, this paragraph does not apply unless such person submits satisfactory evidence to the board that he or she was engaged in such work on or before October 1, 1988. This paragraph is repealed on July 1, 1999.
	(d) The applicant has successfully completed a high school education and has a specific experience record of 8 or more years as a subordinate to a surveyor and mapper, 6 years of which are in the active practice of surveying and mapping of a nature indicating that the applicant was in responsible charge of the accuracy and correctness of the surveying and mapping work performed. However, this paragraph does not apply unless such person submits satisfactory evidence to the board that he or she was engaged in such work on or before October 1, 1988. This paragraph is repealed on July 1, 1999.
	(e) The applicant was enrolled, on October 1, 1988, in a 4-year course of study in surveying and mapping at a college or university recognized by the board and prior to October 1, 1991, and both completes at least 32 semester hours, or the academic equivalent, in surveying-and-mapping-related courses and has a specific experience record of 6 or more years as a subordinate to a surveyor and mapper, 5 years of which are in the active practice of surveying and mapping of a nature indicating that the applicant was in responsible charge of the accuracy and correctness of surveying and mapping work performed.

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(3) A person shall be entitled to take an examination for the purpose of determining whether he or she is qualified to practice in this state as a surveyor and mapper intern if the person is in the final year, or is a graduate, of an approved surveying and mapping curriculum in a school that has been approved by the board.

(4) The board shall adopt rules providing for the review and approval of schools and colleges, including military schools and training and apprenticeship programs operated by the United States Government, and the courses of study in surveying and mapping in such schools, colleges, and programs. The rules shall be based on the educational requirements for surveying and mapping as defined in s. 472.005. The board may adopt rules providing for the acceptance of the approval and accreditation of schools and courses of study by a nationally accepted accreditation organization.

(5)(a) Good moral character means a personal history of honesty, fairness, and respect for the rights of others and for the laws of this state and nation.

(b) The board may refuse to certify an applicant for failure to satisfy this requirement only if:

	1. There is a substantial connection between the lack of good moral character of the applicant and the professional responsibilities of a registered surveyor and mapper; and
	2. The finding by the board of lack of good moral character is supported by clear and convincing evidence.

(c) When an applicant is found to be unqualified for a license because of a lack of good moral character, the board shall furnish the applicant a statement containing the findings of the board, a complete record of the evidence upon which the determination was based, and a notice of the rights of the applicant to a rehearing and appeal.

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472.015 Licensure

(1) The department shall license any applicant who the board certifies is qualified to practice surveying and mapping.

(2) The board shall certify for licensure any applicant who satisfies the requirements of s. 472.013 and who has passed the licensing examination. The board may refuse to certify any applicant who has violated any of the provisions of s. 472.031.

(3) The board shall certify as qualified for a license by endorsement an applicant who:

	(a) Qualifies to take the examination as set forth in s. 472.013, who has passed a national, regional, state, or territorial licensing examination that is substantially equivalent to the examination required by s. 472.013, and who has satisfied the experience requirements set forth in s. 472.013; or
	(b) Holds a valid license to practice surveying and mapping issued by another state or territory of the United States if the criteria for issuance of the license were substantially the same as the licensure criteria that existed in Florida at the time the license was issued.

(4) The department shall not issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who is under investigation in another state for any act that would constitute a violation of ss. 472.001-472.041 or part I of chapter 455 until such time as the investigation is complete and disciplinary proceedings have been terminated.

(5) A licensee or business entity that meets the requirements of this section or s. 472.021 must carry professional liability insurance or provide notice to any person or entity to which surveying and mapping services are offered that the licensee or business entity does not carry professional liability insurance. The notice must consist of a sign prominently displayed in the reception area and written statements provided in a form and frequency as required by rule of the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers.

(6) The department may revoke the license of a licensee or business entity that fails to pay a final judgment in connection with the provision of, or failure to provide, services under this chapter.

Professional Engineers

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471.013 Examinations; prerequisites.

1. 1. A person shall be entitled to take an examination for the purpose of determining whether she or he is qualified to practice in this state as an engineer if the person is of good moral character and:
      
      
      1. Is a graduate from an approved engineering curriculum of 4 years or more in a school, college, or university which has been approved by the board and has a record of 4 years of active engineering experience of a character indicating competence to be in responsible charge of engineering;
      2. Is a graduate of an approved engineering technology curriculum of 4 years or more in a school, college, or university within the State University System, having been enrolled or having graduated prior to July 1, 1979, and has a record of 4 years of active engineering experience of a character indicating competence to be in responsible charge of engineering; or
      3. Has, in lieu of such education and experience requirements, 10 years or more of active engineering work of a character indicating that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering. However, this subparagraph does not apply unless such person notifies the department before July 1, 1984, that she or he was engaged in such work on July 1, 1981.
         
         The board shall adopt rules providing for the review and approval of schools or colleges and the courses of study in engineering in such schools and colleges. The rules shall be based on the educational requirements for engineering as defined in s. 471.005. The board may adopt rules providing for the acceptance of the approval and accreditation of schools and courses of study by a nationally accepted accreditation organization.
         
         
   2. A person shall be entitled to take an examination for the purpose of determining whether she or he is qualified to practice in this state as an engineer intern if she or he is in the final year of, or is a graduate of, an approved engineering curriculum in a school, college, or university approved by the board.
   3. A person shall not be entitled to take the principles and practice part of the examination until that person has successfully completed the fundamentals examination.
   4. On or after October 1, 1992, every applicant who is qualified to take any part of the examination shall be allowed to take any one part five times, notwithstanding the number of times that part has been previously failed. If an applicant fails any part of the examination taken after October 1, 1992, five times, the board shall require the applicant to complete additional college-level education courses in the areas of deficiency, as determined by the board, as a condition of future eligibility to take the examination.
2. 1. The board may refuse to certify an applicant for failure to satisfy the requirement of good moral character only if:
      
      
      1. There is a substantial connection between the lack of good moral character of the applicant and the professional responsibilities of a registered engineer; and
      2. The finding by the board of lack of good moral character is supported by clear and convincing evidence.
         
         
   2. When an applicant is found to be unqualified for a license because of a lack of good moral character, the board shall furnish the applicant a statement containing the findings of the board, a complete record of the evidence upon which the determination was based, and a notice of the rights of the applicant to a rehearing and appeal.

471.015 Licensure.

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1. The department shall license any applicant who the board certifies is qualified to practice engineering and who has passed the licensing examination.
2. The board shall certify for licensure any applicant who satisfies the requirements of s. 471.013. The board may refuse to certify any applicant who has violated any of the provisions of s. 471.031.
3. The board shall certify as qualified for a license by endorsement an applicant who:
   
   
   1. Qualifies to take the examination as set forth in s. 471.013, has passed a United States national, regional, state, or territorial or foreign national licensing examination that is substantially equivalent to the examination required by s. 471.013, and has satisfied the experience requirements set forth in s. 471.013; or
   2. Holds a valid license to practice engineering issued by another state or territory of the United States, if the criteria for issuance of the license were substantially the same as the licensure criteria that existed in this state at the time the license was issued.
      
      
4. The department shall not issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who is under investigation in another state for any act that would constitute a violation of ss. 471.001-471.037 or of part I of chapter 455 until such time as the investigation is complete and disciplinary proceedings have been terminated.
5. 1. The board shall deem that an applicant who seeks licensure by endorsement has passed an examination substantially equivalent to part I of the engineering examination when such applicant:
      
      
      1. Has held a valid professional engineer's registration in another state for 15 years and has had 20 years of continuous professional-level engineering experience;
      2. Has received a doctorate degree in engineering from a nationally accredited engineering degree program which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology; or
      3. Has received a doctorate degree in engineering and has taught engineering full time for at least 3 years, at the baccalaureate level or higher, after receiving that degree.
         
         
   2. The board shall deem that an applicant who seeks licensure by endorsement has passed an examination substantially equivalent to part I and part II of the engineering examination when such applicant has held a valid professional engineer's registration in another state for 25 years and has had 30 years of continuous professional-level engineering experience.
      
      
6. The board may require a personal appearance by any applicant for licensure under this chapter. Any applicant of whom a personal appearance is required must be given adequate notice of the time and place of the appearance and provided with a statement of the purpose of and reasons requiring the appearance.

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