§ 7851. — 7851. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 319, Sec. 12.)

(a)
The board shall issue, upon application and payment of the fee established by Section 7887, a retired license to a geologist or geophysicist who has been licensed by the board for a minimum of five years within California and a minimum of 20 years within the United States or its territories, and who holds a license that is not suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined, or subject to pending discipline under this chapter.
(b)
The holder of a retired license issued pursuant to this section shall not engage in any activity for which an active geologist’s or geophysicist’s license is required. A geologist or geophysicist holding a retired license may use the
titles “retired professional geologist” or “professional geologist, retired,” or “retired professional geophysicist” or “professional geophysicist, retired.”
(c)
The holder of a retired license shall not be required to renew that registration.
(d)
In order for the holder of a retired license, issued pursuant to this section, to restore his or her license to active status he or she shall pass the examination required for initial licensure with the board.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 319, Sec. 12. (SB 822) Effective January 1, 2014.