58-76-103. Professional Geologist Education and Enforcement Account.
(1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Professional Geologist Education and Enforcement Account."
(2) The restricted account shall consist of money from: a surcharge fee established by the department in accordance with Section, placed on initial, renewal, and reinstatement licensure fees under this chapter not to exceed 50% of the respective initial, renewal, or reinstatement licensure fee; 63J-1-504 administrative penalties collected pursuant to this chapter; and interest earned on money in the account.
(3) Money in the account may be appropriated by the Legislature for the following purposes: education and training of licensees under this chapter; education and training of the public or other interested persons in matters concerning geology laws and practices; enforcement of this chapter by: investigating unprofessional or unlawful conduct; providing legal representation to the division when legal action is taken against a person engaging in unprofessional or unlawful conduct; and monitoring compliance of renewal requirements; and education and training of board members.