VA SB492

Adds geology to the definition of "professional services" under Virginia's public procurement law, placing geologists alongside architects, engineers, land surveyors, and other licensed professionals for government contracting purposes

Establishes mandatory continuing education requirements of 8 hours annually for licensed geologists seeking license renewal or reinstatement

Specifies that continuing education activities must be directly related to geology practice, have clear objectives, be taught by competent instructors, include completion verification, and may cover business practices like project management, risk management, and ethics

Allows geologists to carry over up to 8 excess continuing education hours to the next renewal period

Simplifies the examination waiver process for geologist licensure, requiring only that applicants meet general requirements and hold a valid license from another U.S. jurisdiction with comparable standards