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NH Rev Stat § 310-A:65-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:65-a - Application for Certificate of Authorization.

    310-A:65-a Application for Certificate of Authorization. –||The board shall issue a certificate of authorization to any business organization in accordance with the following:||I. As a requirement of the issuance of any certificate of authorization or any renewal of certificate to any proprietorship under this subdivision, the proprietorship shall file with the board an application on a form provided by the board, which specifies:||(a) The name and address of the owner of the proprietorship.||(b) Any person licensed under this subdivision and designated to engage in the practice of land surveying for the proprietorship.||(c) Any other information required by the board relevant to the practice of land surveying.||II. As a requirement of the issuance of any certificate of authorization or any renewal of certificate to any corporation under this subdivision, a business organization, other than a proprietorship or partnership, shall file with the board an application on a form provided by the board, which specifies:||(a) The names and addresses of all officers and board members of the business organization.||(b) Any person licensed under this subdivision and designated to engage in the practice of land surveying for the business organization.||(c) Any other information required by the board relevant to the practice of land surveying.||III. As a requirement of the issuance of any certificate of authorization or renewal of any certificate to any partnership under this subdivision, the partnership shall file with the board an application on a form provided by the board, which specifies:||(a) The names and addresses of all general and limited partners.||(b) Any person licensed under this subdivision and designated to engage in the practice of land surveying for the partnership.||(c) Any other information required by the board relevant to the practice of land surveying.||IV. Any change in any of the information reported to the board by a business organization under paragraphs I, II and III shall be reported to the board within 30 days of the change.|||Source. 1994, 358:6. 1995, 284:38, 53, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:66 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:66 - Examinations.

    310-A:66 Examinations. –||I. The board, upon application and payment of a fee, shall provide a proctored examination in fundamentals of land surveying. Upon application and payment of the fee, and after successfully passing the fundamentals examination and completing the requisite years of professional experience, the board shall provide a professional examination.||II. Examinations shall be held as the board shall determine. The scope of the examination and the method of procedure shall be prescribed by the board. A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination at the expiration of 6 months. Subsequent examination will be granted upon payment of the fee to be determined by the board. A candidate failing the examination 3 consecutive times shall be required to furnish evidence of additional experience, study, or education credits acceptable to the board before being allowed to take the examination again.|||Source. 1981, 485:1. 1994, 148:1. 2012, 52:7. 2014, 174:7, eff. Sept. 9, 2014.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:67 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:67 - Licenses.

    310-A:67 Licenses. –||I. The board shall issue a license upon payment of the required fee to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements for such license. This license shall authorize the practice of land surveying. The issuance of a license by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the licensee is entitled to all rights and privileges of a licensed land surveyor while the license remains valid.||II. Each licensee shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing the licensee's name, the legend "Licensed Land Surveyor", and a place for the licensee's signature. Plans, plats, and reports prepared by a licensee shall be stamped with the seal and signed by the licensee during the life of the license, but it shall be a class B misdemeanor for anyone to stamp or seal any document with a seal after expiration, suspension or revocation of a license, unless the license has been renewed or reissued.||III. All plans and documents issued under a temporary certificate shall be stamped or otherwise noted to indicate the land surveyor's temporary certificate number and the beginning and ending date to the temporary certificate. All such plans and documents shall be signed by the temporary certificate holder.|||Source. 1981, 485:1. 1989, 247:19. 1995, 284:54, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:68 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:68 - Expiration and Renewals.

    310-A:68 Expiration and Renewals. –||All licenses issued by the board shall expire on the last day of the month of the licensee's birth in the year 2 years following the year of issuance. The secretary of the board shall notify every licensee of the date of the expiration of the license and the amount of the fee that shall be required for its renewal for 2 years. Such notice shall be mailed at least one month in advance of the date of expiration. Renewal may be effected at any time during the month of expiration by the payment of the fee established by the board and submission of evidence satisfactory to the board showing fulfillment of continuing education requirements. The failure on the part of any licensee to renew the license in the month of expiration as required above shall not deprive such person of the right of renewal, provided that the board shall charge a 20 percent reinstatement fee for each month or fraction of a month the renewal is late. If a licensee fails to renew such license within the 12 months after the date of expiration, it shall become null and void and the licensee shall be required to reapply and to be reexamined for licensure as required in this section.|||Source. 1981, 485:1. 1989, 247:20. 1995, 136:25, eff. July 23, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:69 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:69 - Nonresidents.

    310-A:69 Nonresidents. –||I. The board may, upon application therefor and payment of the required fee, issue a license as a licensed land surveyor to any person of any state, territory or possession of the United States or of any country provided that the applicant is registered or licensed in another state, territory, possession or country whose requirements are equal to, or greater than, the requirements of this state.||II. The secretary of state shall not issue a certificate of incorporation to any applicant for incorporation or for registration as a foreign business organization which includes the words "surveyor" or "surveying" or any modification or derivative thereof in its business name, or which includes the practice of land surveying among the objects for which it is established, unless the board shall have issued, with respect to such applicant, a certificate of authorization or eligibility for authorization under this subdivision, a copy of which shall have been presented to the secretary of state. The secretary of state, after a reasonable transition period, shall decline to register any trade name or service mark which includes such words or modifications or derivatives thereof in its firm or business name except to business organizations holding certificates of authorization issued under the provisions of this subdivision, a copy of which shall have been presented to the secretary of state.|||Source. 1981, 485:1. 1994, 358:7. 1995, 284:39, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:69-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:69-a - General Liability.

    310-A:69-a General Liability. –||No business organization shall be relieved of responsibility for the conduct or acts of its agents, employees, officers, owners or partners by reason of its compliance with the provisions of this subdivision, nor shall any individual practicing land surveying be relieved of responsibility for land surveying services performed by reason of that individual's employment by or relationship with such business organization.|||Source. 1994, 358:8. 1995, 284:53, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:71 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:71 - Hearings.

    310-A:71 Hearings. –||The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and fairly heard by the board, but no complaint shall be acted upon unless in writing. A hearing shall be held on all written complaints received by the board within one year of the date notice of a complaint was received by the accused, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance. Orders of the board shall be subject to rehearing and appeal in the manner prescribed by RSA 541.|||Source. 1981, 485:1. 1995, 284:55. 2014, 34:4, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:72 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:72 - Violations and Penalties.

    310-A:72 Violations and Penalties. –||Any person who shall practice or offer to practice land surveying in this state for others without being licensed in accordance with this subdivision, or any person presenting or attempting to use as one's own the license or the seal of another, or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any board member in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license, or any person who shall falsely impersonate any other licensee of like or different name, or any person who shall attempt to use an expired or non-existent or revoked license or authorization, or any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this subdivision shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if a business organization.|||Source. 1981, 485:1. 1995, 136:28, eff. July 23, 1995; 284:41, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:73 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:73 - Restraint of Violations.

    310-A:73 Restraint of Violations. –||The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to restrain violations of RSA 310-A:72 on proceedings brought by the attorney general or by any society of land surveyors incorporated under the laws of this state.|||Source. 1981, 485:1, eff. July 1, 1981.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:74 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:74 - Exemptions.

    310-A:74 Exemptions. –||This subdivision shall not be construed to prevent or to affect:||I. The practice of land surveying principles by a licensed professional engineer which shall include those support surveying activities which may be required to aid, verify, or facilitate the sound conception, planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of engineering projects by persons licensed under this chapter, but shall exclude the surveying of real property for the establishment or reestablishment of land boundaries, rights-of-way, easements, and the dependent or independent surveys or resurveys of the public land survey system.||II. The work of an employee or a surveyor in training for a person holding a license under this subdivision, or an employee of a person practicing lawfully under paragraph I, done under the direct responsibility, checking, and supervision of a person holding a license under this subdivision or a person practicing lawfully under paragraph I;||III. The practice of officers and employees of the government of the United States while engaged within this state in the practice of land surveying for the government; or||IV. The practice of surveying principles necessary in carrying out forest management practices, including the remarking of established boundaries and the establishment of new interior boundaries of a forest property, but not to include the establishment of boundaries common to another owner where the corners or boundary is unknown.||V. Preparation of mortgage plot plans and mortgage inspection reports, provided that:||(a) Any drawings prepared in connection with such plans or reports shall include the conspicuously-placed legend in 24 point or larger type: "This drawing is not a survey/For mortgage purposes only," or language which is substantially the same.||(b) Any such drawing shall not bear any professional seal.|||Source. 1981, 485:1. 1989, 247:24. 1994, 358:9. 1995, 136:29, eff. July 23, 1995; 284:42, 56, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:75 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:75 - Purpose.

    310-A:75 Purpose. –||The general court finds it in the best interests of the citizens of the state of New Hampshire to establish the board of natural scientists to certify and regulate the professions of soil scientists and wetland scientists. This certification is to guard the citizens of New Hampshire and the professions from unqualified practitioners of soil science and wetland science and to foster intelligent application of the knowledge of soil properties and wetland characteristics in planning and implementing land use decisions consistent with New Hampshire department of environmental services rules or standards adopted by the board.|||Source. 1988, 281:1. 1997, 240:1, eff. July 1, 1997.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:76 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:76 - Definitions.

    310-A:76 Definitions. –||In this subdivision:||I. "Board" means the state board of natural scientists authorized to certify soil scientists and wetland scientists pursuant to this subdivision.||I-a. "Business organization" means any enterprise, whether corporation, partnership, limited liability company, proprietorship, association, business trust, real estate trust, or other form of organization; organized for gain or profit, carrying on any business activity within the state.||II. "Certified soil scientist" means a person who, by reason of special knowledge of pedological principles acquired by professional education and practical experience, as specified by RSA 310-A:84, I and II, is qualified to identify, classify, and prepare soil maps according to the standards of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, or standards adopted by the New Hampshire department of environmental services, or standards adopted by the board, and who has been duly certified by the board.||II-a. "Certified wetland scientist" means a person who, by reason of his or her special knowledge of hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and wetland hydrology acquired by course work and experience, as specified by RSA 310-A:84, II-a and II-b, is qualified to delineate wetland boundaries and to prepare wetland maps; to classify wetlands; to prepare wetland function and value assessments; to design wetland mitigation; to implement wetland mitigation; to monitor wetlands functions and values; and to prepare associated reports, all in accordance with standards for identification of wetlands adopted by the New Hampshire department of environmental services or the United States Army Corps of Engineers or their successors, and who has been duly certified by the board.||III. "Pedological principles" means, but is not limited to, the taxonomic identification, classification, and morphological description of soils as natural bodies.||IV. "Practice of soil science" means any professional service that requires the application of pedological principles to identify, classify, and prepare maps delineating soils according to the standards of the National Cooperative Soil Survey or other standards approved by the board.|||Source. 1988, 281:1. 1995, 136:30; 284:43. 1997, 240:2-4. 2010, 179:1, eff. June 21, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:77 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:77 - Application.

    310-A:77 Application. –||Any person, except as specifically exempted in this subdivision, who practices or offers to practice soil science or wetland science in this state shall be subject to the provisions of this subdivision.|||Source. 1988, 281:1. 1997, 240:5. 2004, 116:1, eff. May 17, 2004.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:78 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:78 - Business Organizations.

    310-A:78 Business Organizations. –||I. Nothing in this subdivision shall prohibit one or more soil scientists from practicing soil science through a business organization. In any such entity engaged in the practice of soil science at least one partner, officer, or employee shall be a certified soil scientist, and all maps produced in the practice of soil science shall be signed by a certified soil scientist, who shall be responsible for the accuracy of such maps.||II. Nothing in this subdivision shall prohibit one or more wetland scientists from practicing wetland science through a business organization. In any such entity engaged in the practice of wetland science at least one partner, officer, or employee shall be a certified wetland scientist, and all delineation produced in the practice of wetland science shall be signed by a certified wetland scientist, who shall be responsible for the accuracy of such delineation.|||Source. 1988, 281:1. 1995, 284:53. 1997, 240:6, eff. July 1, 1997.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:79 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:79 - Exemption.

    310-A:79 Exemption. –||This subdivision shall not be construed to prevent or to affect:||I. The practice of soil science by a nonresident having no established place of business in this state when such practice does not exceed, in the aggregate, more than 30 working days in any calendar year, provided such person is legally qualified to practice in a state or country in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining a certificate are not lower than those specified in this subdivision. Practice for any portion of a day shall be deemed to constitute practice for an entire day.||II. The work of an employee or a subordinate of a person holding a certificate under this subdivision, or any employee of a person practicing lawfully under paragraph I, done under the direct supervision of a person holding a certificate under this subdivision or a person practicing lawfully under paragraph I.||III. The practice of officers and employees of the government of the United States or of the state of New Hampshire while engaged within this state in the practice of the profession of soil science or wetland science for the government.||IV. The determination of a hydric soil boundary or test pit evaluation to the extent permitted pursuant to RSA 485-A:35 for the purposes of septic system design or subdivision application pursuant to RSA 485-A or rules adopted under RSA 485-A. For this work, a municipality shall not require qualifications different from those established pursuant to RSA 485-A:35.||V. A homeowner from preparing a plan to provide vehicular and utility access to the homeowner's primary residence within 50 feet from the edge of a traveled way; provided, that he or she complies with rules adopted by the department of environmental services and standards adopted by the board.|||Source. 1988, 281:1. 1995, 136:31. 1997, 240:7, 8. 2004, 116:2, eff. May 17, 2004.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:80 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:80 - Reciprocity.

    310-A:80 Reciprocity. –||A nonresident of this state who is certified as a soil scientist or wetland scientist in another state may be certified under this subdivision by filing an application with the board accompanied by a copy of such certification in another state, and by paying a fee to the board, provided the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of this subdivision and the rules adopted by the board. The board may certify applicants under this section, provided that the other state's licensing requirements are substantially equivalent to, or higher than, those of this state, and provided that the other state certifies New Hampshire soil scientists or wetland scientists under a similar provision.|||Source. 1988, 281:1. 1995, 136:32. 1997, 240:9, eff. July 1, 1997.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:82 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:82 - Rulemaking Authority.

    310-A:82 Rulemaking Authority. –||The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:||I. [Repealed.]||II. The qualifications of applicants under RSA 310-A:84, and satisfactory evidence of good professional character.||III. How the applicant shall be examined.||IV. The criteria required for a license to be renewed, including the requirement for continuing education.||V. [Repealed.]||VI. Ethical and professional standards required to be met by each holder of a certificate under this subdivision and how disciplinary actions by the board shall be implemented for violations of these standards.||VII. Matters related to proper administration of this subdivision.|||Source. 1988, 281:1. 1997, 240:14. 2014, 174:8, eff. Sept. 9, 2014. 2021, 197:136, 137, II, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 310-A:83 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 310-A - Office of Professional Licensure and Certification|Section 310-A:83 - Additional Powers.

    310-A:83 Additional Powers. –||The board shall adopt and have an official seal. The board shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and compel, by subpoena duces tecum, the production of books, papers, and documents in a case involving the revocation of registration. Any member of the board may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the board. Such subpoenas issued by any member of the board or by any justice of the peace shall have the same effect as though issued for appearance before the superior court.|||Source. 1988, 281:1, eff. June 30, 1988.|