Geology; exemptions from requirements for licensure or certification

74-7042a. Geology; exemptions from requirements for licensure or certification. The provisions of K.S.A. 74-7001 et seq., and amendments thereto, requiring licensure or the issuance of a certificate of authorization under K.S.A. 74-7036, and amendments thereto, to engage in the practice of geology shall not be construed to prevent or to affect: (a) The practice of geology by any person before July 1, 2000. (b) The practice of geology which is exclusively in the exploration for and development of energy resources and economic minerals, and which does not affect the health, safety, property and welfare of the public, as determined by the board. (c) The acquisition of engineering data, geologic data for engineering purposes and the utilization of such data by licensed professional engineers. (d) The performance of work customarily performed by graduate physical or natural scientists. (e) The teaching of geology in a college or university offering an approved geology curriculum. History: L. 2014, ch. 88, § 26; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026