FL S1868

Expands the definition of "practice of professional geology" to include comprehensive geologic services such as environmental remediation, geotechnical work, mapping, surveying, and various geological specialties, with detailed enumeration of activities requiring licensure.

Eliminates the $250 examination fee cap and refund provisions for the licensure examination, allowing the board to set examination fees by rule without specified limits or refund guarantees.

Modifies seal requirements for geological documents by distinguishing between final documents (which require signature, date, and seal) and preliminary documents (which require specific statutory text in lieu of a seal).

Removes the requirement for endorsement applicants to pass the "laws and rules" portion of the examination and adds continuing education requirements for license renewal with board-approved providers.

Creates a "geologist-in-training" registration category for individuals who pass the fundamentals examination and establishes exemptions for government employees, full-time corporate employees, and mining/petroleum employees who do not submit documents for public record.