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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 4 - Registration and Licensure › Rule 30-1001-4.6 - Licensure

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Upon completion of the applicable
				application, verification of the information provided by the application,
				applicant's satisfaction of the licensing requirements of his/her granting
				state, if any, and successful passage of the examination, if required, an
				applicant shall be issued a Mississippi license to practice forestry. Every
				licensee shall satisfy Mississippi renewal requirements to maintain a valid
				Mississippi license.
B. Upon
				issuance of a license, registered foresters will receive a Certificate of
				Registration and a wallet-sized identification card.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a)
				  and 73-36-27
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 5 - Renewals › Rule 30-1001-5.1 - License Expiration

Current through June 25, 2024
Except as otherwise provided by Miss. Code Ann. §
									33-1-39, all licenses expire after
				  December 31st of odd numbered years and shall be
				  invalid unless renewed. To avoid a late payment fee or lapse of a license, all
				  licenses must be renewed no later than 12:00 p.m. CST on December 31st in each
				  odd-numbered year. Subject to a late payment fee, licenses may be renewed after
				  December 31st until 12:00 p.m. CST on March
				  31st of the immediately succeeding even-numbered
				  year through the same process as set forth herein.
A renewal made by mail is deemed received upon the post-mark
				  date as marked on the envelope. In the absence of a post-mark date on the
				  envelope, a renewal is deemed received by the Board upon the actual date of
				  receipt. An on-line renewal is deemed received by the Board as of the date of
				  its electronic submission.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a),
				  (1)(c) and
				  73-36-29
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 5 - Renewals › Rule 30-1001-5.2 - Notice of Renewal

Current through June 25, 2024
No later than November 30 of each odd-numbered year, the
				  Board shall mail written notice to all registered foresters advising of the
				  December 31st expiration date of his/her license and
				  the cost of its required two (2) year renewal. Notice shall be sent to each
				  licensed forester's latest known address; however, the Board also may send
				  notice by e-mail to those licensed foresters for whom the Board has a valid
				  e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each licensed forester to update
				  his/her mailing address and e-mail address with the Board.
The responsibility for renewal of a forester's license rests
				  solely with the individual licensee. Failure to receive notice does not relieve
				  a licensee from the duty to timely renew his/her license prior to its
				  expiration.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 5 - Renewals › Rule 30-1001-5.3 - Renewal Filing

Current through June 25, 2024
To renew an expiring or expired license, a licensee shall
				  complete the renewal application available on the Board's website located at
https://www.borf.ms.gov/application
and return the completed application with applicable renewal fee to the Board
				  by mail to Post Office Box 1884, Jackson, MS 39215-1844. A license also may be
				  renewed electronically via the Board's on-line portal located at
https://www.borf.ms.gov/renewal
.
				  If renewing electronically, the applicable renewal fee must likewise be paid
				  on-line by credit or debit card only.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 5 - Renewals › Rule 30-1001-5.4 - Renewal Fee

Current through June 25, 2024
Each renewal application shall be accompanied by a renewal
				  fee in the amount of One Hundred and No/100 Dollars
				  ($100.00).
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c),
				  73-36-29
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 5 - Renewals › Rule 30-1001-5.5 - Late Renewal Fee

Current through June 25, 2024
Licensees shall be required to pay Two Hundred and No/100
				  Dollars ($200.00) for renewals made after December 31st of each odd-numbered
				  year but prior to March 31st in the immediately succeeding even-numbered year
				  following expiration.
Licenses which have expired on December
				  31st in odd-numbered years and have not been renewed
				  by March 31st in the immediately succeeding
				  even-numbered year are no longer valid.
A late renewal made by mail is deemed received upon the
				  post-mark date as marked on the envelope. In the absence of a post-mark date on
				  the envelope, a late renewal is deemed received by the Board upon the actual
				  date of receipt. An on-line late renewal is deemed received by the Board as of
				  the date of its electronic submission.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 5 - Renewals › Rule 30-1001-5.6 - CFE Reporting

Current through June 25, 2024
Hours completed of Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) are to
				  be disclosed at the time of renewal, but no supporting CFE documents are to be
				  submitted at that time. Supporting information or documentation need only be
				  produced when subject to a random audit by the Board.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 5 - Renewals › Rule 30-1001-5.7 - License Reinstatement

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon request and a hearing, an expired license may be
				  reinstated by the Board within two (2) years following expiration of the
				  subject license. If the Board determines the renewal is warranted, the Board
				  may reinstate the expired license, subject to payment of the renewal and late
				  payment fee as well as demonstration of completed CFE hours.
A license which has been expired for greater than two (2)
				  years following a December 31st expiration may not
				  be reinstated. A licensee having an expired license for greater than two (2)
				  years or who has been denied reinstatement by the Board must apply anew for
				  registration and satisfy all requirements therefor. A licensee who has been
				  denied reinstatement may request a hearing before the Board.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a),
				  73-36-29
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 6 - Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) › Rule 30-1001-6.1 - Biennial CFE Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
A total number of sixteen (16) hours of continuing forestry
				  education, inclusive of one (1) hour of ethics, must be completed by each
				  registrant biennially.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 6 - Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) › Rule 30-1001-6.2 - Category A

Current through June 25, 2024
Of the total number of required CFE hours, a minimum of six
				  (6) hours must be completed through professionally organized coursework,
				  seminars, short courses, workshops and/or technical sessions which may enhance
				  a forester's professional development. This description of CFE coursework is
				  referred to as Category A.
The following provides a non-exhaustive list of coursework
				  which qualifies as Category A hours:
1. Any session qualified as Category 1 of the
				Society of American Foresters Continuing Education Program,
2. Programs with forestry content presented
				at meetings of forestry organizations such as the MS Forestry Association
				(MFA), county forestry associations, Society of American Foresters, and
				Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF),
3. Forestry courses offered by the forestry
				extension and/or forestry college or universities, and
4. Video and correspondence classes if an
				examination is given and recorded and the participant receives a certificate of
				completion.
A participant who completes any course listed above or
				  pre-approved by the Board as a Category A course earns one (1) hour of CFE
				  credit for each hour of coursework and one (1) hour of CFE credit for every
				  three (3) hours of tour or field sessions.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 6 - Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) › Rule 30-1001-6.3 - Category B

Current through June 25, 2024
The remaining hours of CFE must be completed through
				  participation in forestry-related meetings or committees, holding an elected or
				  appointed office in a recognized forestry organization or association,
				  preparing and/or production of forestry publications or such other job
				  enhancing activities. These activities which satisfy part of the CFE
				  requirement are referred to as Category B.
The following provides a non-exhaustive list of
				  forestry-related activities which qualify as Category B hours and the
				  corresponding number of CFE hours which may be earned per year from each
				  activity:
1. Holding an office or
				serving as a committee chair (five (5) CFE hours),
2. Serving as an active committee member (two
				(2) CFE hours),
3. Preparing and
				publishing technical forestry articles (fifteen (15) CFE hours),
4. Preparing a newspaper or magazine article
				(five (5) CFE hours),
5. Providing
				a presentation in an area of forestry education (one (1) CFE hour,
				and
6. Completing an hour of
				self-improvement study on a technical forestry subject (one (1) CFE
				hour).
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 6 - Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) › Rule 30-1001-6.4 - Prior Approval of Board for CFE Hours

Current through June 25, 2024
Additional coursework and forestry-related activities may
				  qualify as CFE hours but require prior approval from the Board if not listed by
				  example above. Requests for prior approval must be made in writing and should
				  contain as much detail as possible regarding the potential coursework or
				  activity (the agenda, topic, times, instructors). Requests for prior CFE
				  approval may be mailed to the following:
CFE Review Committee
MS Board of Registration for Foresters
Post Office Box 1884
Jackson, MS 39215-1884.
A reply will be made no later than three (3) weeks following
				  receipt of a written request for CFE approval.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 6 - Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) › Rule 30-1001-6.5 - CFE Audit

Current through June 25, 2024
The Board reserves the right to audit any CFE Certification
				  and to disapprove any session it finds unacceptable.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 6 - Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) › Rule 30-1001-6.6 - Exemptions to Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A licensee may be exempt from annual CFE requirements for one
				  of the following reasons:
1. Sixty-Five
				(65) years of age or older
2.
				Full-time college student
3.
				Active-duty military
4. New
				licensee who received his/her license since the last renewal period
5. Sickness or hardship.
Upon the written request of a licensee and a hearing held
				  thereon, the Board may grant a waiver or exemption on a case-by-case,
				  individual basis upon a finding of unusual or extraordinary circumstances
				  beyond the control of the licensee which precluded his/her completion of the
				  annual CFE requirement.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a) and
				  (1)(c)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 7 - Reciprocity › Rule 30-1001-7.1 - Reciprocal Application and Fee

Current through June 25, 2024
Individuals seeking reciprocity pursuant to Miss. Code Ann.
				  §
									73-36-31, who are not residents of
				  the state of Mississippi and have no established place of business in the state
				  of Mississippi, must complete the reciprocity application available on the
				  Board's website located at
https://www.borf.ms.gov/application
A. Where space on the form does not permit an
				applicant to adequately describe his/her record of experience or practice, the
				universal applicant may provide supplementary sheets of 8 1\2 x 11" white
				paper. Such additional sheets shall be printed on one side only and shall be
				signed and dated by the applicant. Applications must be clearly typed in black
				ink.
B. Each reciprocal application
				must be accompanied by a copy of the reciprocal applicant's license issued by
				another state having a current reciprocity agreement with the Board.
C. Each reciprocal application must be
				accompanied by the reciprocal applicant's college transcript or a copy of
				his/her diploma.
D. Applications
				shall be sworn to and subscribed before a Notary Public, or such other person
				authorized to administer the oath.
E. The completed application, with all
				necessary attachments, enclosures, and reciprocal application fee shall be
				mailed to the Board at Post Office Box 1884, Jackson, MS 39215-1844.
F. An application not properly completed, not
				containing the required information, or not accompanied by the required fee
				will be returned to the applicant with a statement specifying the reason for
				the application's return.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a)
				  and 73-36-31
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 7 - Reciprocity › Rule 30-1001-7.2 - Reciprocal License Fee

Current through June 25, 2024
Each reciprocal application for licensure shall be
				  accompanied by a non-refundable reciprocal application fee in the amount of
				  Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00).
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a)
				  and 73-36-31
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 7 - Reciprocity › Rule 30-1001-7.3 - Substantially Equivalent Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
To satisfy the substantially equivalent requirement of Miss.
				  Code Ann. §
									73-36-31, a reciprocal applicant
				  must have graduated with a bachelor's degree or higher degree from a university
				  or college of forestry accredited by the Society of American Foresters or have
				  completed a forestry curriculum approved by the Board. Each reciprocal
				  application must be accompanied by the applicant's college transcript or copy
				  of his/her diploma.
Each reciprocal applicant must have successfully passed a
				  written examination equivalent to the Board's examination, administered by the
				  granting state having a current reciprocity agreement with the
				  Board.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a)
				  and 73-36-31
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 7 - Reciprocity › Rule 30-1001-7.4 - Approval of Licensure

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon approval of licensure, the applicant will be issued a
				  Mississippi reciprocal license and must satisfy all Mississippi licensing and
				  renewal requirements in future license renewal periods. The reciprocal licensee
				  must maintain his/her license in the original granting state and remain in good
				  standing to retain his/her Mississippi reciprocal license.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §§
										73-36-19(1)(a)
				  and 73-36-31
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.1 - Form Complaint

Current through June 25, 2024
Any person who believes another is practicing forestry
				  without a license or who believes a registrant is guilty of fraud, gross
				  negligence or misconduct, may complete and submit the form complaint available
				  on the Board's website located at
https://www.borf.ms.gov/complaints
,
				  or as may otherwise be made available by the Board. Where space on the form
				  does not permit a complainant to adequately describe his/her complaint,
				  additional sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" white paper may be attached, printed on one
				  side only and signed and dated by the complainant. The complaint shall be
				  signed by the complainant and by a Notary Public or such other person
				  authorized to administer oaths.
The complaint, with any additional pages or attachments,
				  shall be mailed to the Board at Post Office Box 1884, Jackson, MS 39215-1844.
				  The complainant shall receive a letter from the Board acknowledging its receipt
				  of the respective Complaint.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										73-36-19(1)(b)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.2 - Investigative Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon the filing of a Complaint with the Board, the Chair
				  shall refer the Complaint to the Chair of the Complaint Committee ("CCC"). The
				  CCC, or such other Board member as may be designated by the CCC, shall
				  undertake an investigation to determine whether the facts as alleged and
				  evidence presented by the Complaint constitute a violation of applicable law,
				  administrative rule, or the code of ethics.
During the next regular meeting of the Board scheduled after
				  the investigation has been completed, the CCC, or such other designated Board
				  member, shall present the Complaint and his/her findings to the Board for its
				  consideration and vote.
A. If the
				Board determines the Complaint lacks merit and therefore no action is
				warranted, the Complaint shall be dismissed upon a majority vote of a quorum
				present. Such action shall be reflected by the Board's minutes, and written
				notice of the Board's decision shall be sent to the complainant by mail to
				his/her address as provided by the Complaint.
B. If the Board finds there are reasonable
				grounds to indicate that a violation has occurred of law or rule and therefore
				further action upon the Complaint is warranted, the Board shall, by majority
				vote of a quorum present, initiate the service of a formal Complaint against
				the respondent and schedule a disciplinary hearing.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										73-36-19(1)(b)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.3 - Notice of Formal Complaint and Disciplinary Hearing

Current through June 25, 2024
The respondent shall be served with the Board's formal
				  Complaint and Notice of Hearing by certified mail, return receipt requested, to
				  the respondent's address of record with the Board, at least thirty (30) days
				  prior to the date of the scheduled hearing.
A. The formal Complaint shall state the facts
				which form the basis of the alleged violation of law or rule with reasonable
				specificity to enable the respondent to defend against the same. The Notice
				shall inform the respondent as to the date, time, and location of the hearing,
				and shall enclose a copy of these administrative rules.
B. The respondent may respond in writing to
				the allegations of the Complaint within twenty (20) days from the date of
				service and may choose to be represented by counsel at the disciplinary
				hearing. The answer, as well as other documents, which may be filed with the
				Board related to a scheduled disciplinary proceeding shall be mailed to the
				Board at Post Office Box 1884, Jackson, MS 39215-1844.
C. A motion for a continuance must be made in
				writing no later than five (5) business days prior to the date of a scheduled
				disciplinary hearing and may be granted by the Board.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										73-36-19(1)(b)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.4 - Informal Conference

Current through June 25, 2024
A respondent may request an informal conference or may be
				  requested to attend an informal conference with the Complaint Committee, the
				  Chair, or such other Board member(s) as designated by the Chair. The respondent
				  has the right to have counsel present at the informal conference, but he/she
				  may only serve in an advisory capacity to the respondent. An informal
				  conference is not an adversarial proceeding nor an administrative
				  hearing.
A. Informal conferences are
				not official meetings of the Board.
B. Informal conferences shall be completed at
				least ten (10) days prior to any scheduled disciplinary hearing.
C. An informal conference resulting in
				settlement of the complaint shall be affected by an order, subject to
				presentment and approval of the Board.
a.
				Should the Board approve the order as proposed by a majority vote of a quorum
				present, the action shall be reflected by the Board's minutes.
b. Should the Board disapprove the order as
				proposed with no suggested amendment by a majority vote of a quorum present,
				the refusal to accept the proposed order shall be reflected by the Board's
				minutes and the complaint shall be resolved by disciplinary hearing as
				scheduled or rescheduled if necessary.
c. Should the Board disapprove the order as
				proposed yet suggest an amendment by a majority vote of a quorum present, the
				amended order shall be presented to the respondent for concurrence, in which
				case the Board shall approve the amended order by majority vote of a quorum
				present, with both votes reflected by the Board's minutes. If the respondent
				shall not concur with the terms of the amended order, the complaint shall be
				resolved by disciplinary hearing as scheduled or rescheduled if
				necessary.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.5 - Consent Order

Current through June 25, 2024
If, after receipt of the formal Complaint but prior to the
				  scheduled disciplinary hearing, a respondent wishes to admit to the allegations
				  of the Complaint and the consequent violation(s) of law and/or rule, a consent
				  order may be entered into between the Board and the respondent, in settlement
				  and in lieu of a disciplinary hearing. A consent order is subject to the
				  approval of the Board, which may, in its discretion, refuse consent. A consent
				  order is voluntarily entered into by the respondent and shall not be subject to
				  an appeal.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										73-36-19(1)(b)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.6 - Conflict, Bias, and Disqualification

Current through June 25, 2024
A. A respondent in
				a disciplinary proceeding may assert conflict or bias by filing with the Board
				at least three (3) days prior to a scheduled disciplinary hearing an affidavit
				asserting a conflict or bias against any member(s) of the Board, setting forth
				in sufficient detail factual bias for the assertion.
B. A Board member shall not be entitled to
				participate in any disciplinary action if the Board determines such Board
				member is personally biased against the respondent.
The recusal or disqualification of Board members shall be
				  considered on the record as a preliminary matter at the hearing before any
				  other questions are decided.
C. The CCC or any other member of the Board
				who investigates the factual basis and allegations of a complaint shall be
				disqualified from participating in the disciplinary action resulting from that
				investigation.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										73-36-19(1)(b)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.7 - Pre-Hearing Discovery

Current through June 25, 2024
There shall be no pre-hearing discovery. However, at least
				  seven (7) working days prior to the date of a disciplinary hearing, parties
				  represented by counsel and/or producing witnesses shall provide a list of the
				  same containing the name, address, and telephone number of counsel and/or
				  witnesses, and further, provide a copy of all exhibits which will be produced
				  at the hearing, to the other parties.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										73-36-19(1)(b)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.8 - Disciplinary Hearing

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Board may
				conduct disciplinary hearings with its Chair, or such other member of the Board
				as may be designated by the Chair, acting as the presiding officer or the Board
				may appoint a hearing officer to preside. The presiding officer shall have the
				power to administer oaths, take witness testimony, receive evidence and rule
				upon all motions and objections. Upon calling the hearing to order, the
				presiding officer shall apprise the respondent of the specific law and/or rule
				he/she is alleged to have violated and the factual basis therefor and shall
				elicit testimony from the respondent confirming timely service of process of
				the Complaint and Notice.
B. The
				Board shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and the
				production of books, documents, records, and other papers by subpoena. Upon the
				request of the respondent, the Board likewise may also compel the attendance of
				witnesses and the production of books, documents, records, and other papers by
				subpoena for and on behalf of respondent.
C. Disciplinary hearings may be recorded
				and/or transcribed by a court reporter.
D. The Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure
				and the Mississippi Rules of Evidence are inapplicable to the conduct of
				disciplinary hearings.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										73-36-19(1)(b)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 8 - Disciplinary Action › Rule 30-1001-8.9 - Conduct of Disciplinary Hearing

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Board,
				through its counsel, and the respondent each shall be permitted to make an
				opening statement and closing statement.
The Board, through its counsel, shall present its evidence
				  first, followed by the respondent. Rebuttal witnesses may be called if
				  necessary. Each witness called may be subject to direct examination,
				  cross-examination, re-direct examination, and re-cross examination, if
				  necessary and in that order. Each witness may be subject to additional
				  examination by individual members of the Board.
B. At the conclusion of hearing, the Board
				shall vote to enter Executive Session during which the Board shall make its
				findings of fact and conclusions at law as to each charge alleged in the
				Complaint. The presiding officer may make recommendations to the Board as to
				the adjudication upon the Complaint and appropriate sanction to impose upon the
				respondent. The decision of the Board to suspend or revoke the license of the
				Registered Forester or to deny the issuance of a license or to cease and desist
				by a non-licensed individual shall be based on substantial evidence.
C. Upon a finding by the Board that the
				respondent has violated a provision of law and/or rule, the Board may censure;
				reprimand; admonish; require the completion of a course in ethics and/or
				additional education as determined by the Board; assess a civil penalty,
				inclusive of, but not limited to, the cost incurred by the Board in completing
				its investigation and in the conduct of the disciplinary hearing; suspend the
				respondent's license; revoke the respondent's license to practice as a
				forester; or such other discipline as the Board deems appropriate in the
				circumstances.
D. Following its
				discussion and decision during Executive Session, the Board shall vote to
				return to the hearing upon the record and may announce its findings of fact,
				conclusions at law and order. The Board's Order shall be reduced to writing not
				more than sixty (60) days following the date of the hearing and the respondent
				shall be forwarded a copy of the same by first class and certified mail, return
				receipt requested. If the respondent is represented by counsel, a copy of the
				order shall likewise be provided to counsel via first class mail.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										73-36-19(1)(b)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 10 - Expired Licenses

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Any license not
			 renewed before the expiration date of December 31 of odd numbered years, shall
			 be invalid and the person practicing forestry with an invalid license shall be
			 in violation of the Forester's Registration Law of 1977. After sixty (60) days,
			 any delinquent license shall be revoked for non-renewal. It may be reinstated
			 anytime within the next two (2) years, but only by a hearing before the Board.
			 If the Board deems a renewal is justified, they may reinstate the license. Fees
			 due and CFE credit will be required. If the request for renewal is denied or if
			 the license has been expired for more than two (2) years, the person making the
			 requests will be required to reapply as a new applicant, pay a registration fee
			 and pass an examination.
2. Upon
			 approval of the renewal application by the Board, the licensee will be mailed a
			 current identification card.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 11 - Reciprocity

Current through June 25, 2024
In order to receive a reciprocity forestry license in
				Mississippi, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
1. The applicant must have a four (4) year
			 Forestry degree or grater from a SAF accredited forestry school or a forestry
			 curriculum approved by the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters. A
			 copy of the applicants diploma and/or transcript must accompany the Application
			 For Licensure.
2. The applicant
			 must have successfully passed a written examination essentially equal to the
			 Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters examination, administered by
			 the original granting state that has a current Reciprocity Agreement with
			 Mississippi.
3. The applicant must
			 be a non-resident of the State of Mississippi and have a personal and/or
			 business residence that is outside the political boundaries of
			 Mississippi.
4. The applicant must
			 provide evidence of licensure with a state that has a current reciprocity
			 agreement with Mississippi.
5. Upon
			 approval of licensure, the applicant will be issued a Mississippi reciprocal
			 license and must satisfy all Mississippi licensing and renewal requirements in
			 the future license renewal periods. The license from the original license
			 granting state must be maintained and will be required for continuance of the
			 Mississippi license.
Miss. Code Ann. §
									73-36-21;
				73-36-23; 73-36-25; 73-36-27; 73-36-29;
				73-36-31
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 13 - Procedure for Handling Hearings

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The Board
			 Meeting will be called to order by the Chairman.
2. The Chairman will request that the
			 Respondent be called and that a copy of the letter of notification containing
			 charges be distributed to Board Members present.
3. The Respondent will be informed that the
			 hearing is being recorded and then will be asked to state name, address and
			 registration number.
4. If the
			 Respondent is represented by Counsel, his name and address is entered into the
			 record at this time.
5. The
			 Chairman will ask that the charges be read and entered into the
			 record.
6. All evidence presented
			 throughout the hearing will be reviewed by the Board and entered into the
			 record.
7. Before going into the
			 merits of the cause, evidence should be placed into the record showing
			 Respondent was properly notified of the charges.
8. The Respondent is than asked to respond to
			 the charges.
9. Board Witness(s):
The Board Counsel or Board may have witnesses called for the
				Board and Board Counsel or the Board shall conduct the direct examination of
				the witness.
a. At the conclusion of
			 the Board's examination, the Respondent or Respondent Counsel may cross-examine
			 the witness.
b. At the conclusion
			 of the witness' testimony, the witness will be excused but subject to recall by
			 the Board, the witness may not leave the building. If the witnesses are not
			 subject to recall, they may leave.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1001 - Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi Board of Registration for Foresters › Chapter 14 - Code of Ethics for the Registered Forester

Current through June 25, 2024
1. I will
			 strive to be accurate in my knowledge of forestry and will disseminate this
			 knowledge and speak out against the spreading of false or misleading statements
			 concerning forestry.
2. I will
			 advise only in a worthy and truthful manner, refraining from misleading or
			 exaggerated statements concerning what I am prepared to perform.
3. When participating in a public or private
			 fact-finding session, I will base my testimony on adequate knowledge of the
			 subject, and will not withhold data in order to substantiate my point of
			 view.
4. I will perform services of
			 only the highest standards and with complete loyalty to my employer or client
			 and will not voluntarily disclose information about the business affairs of my
			 employer or client which the employer desired to keep confidential.
5. I will provide only the services for which
			 I am qualified by experience or education, and, in practice, will not agree to
			 deviate from accepted professional standards without first advising the
			 employer or client of the expected consequences.
6. I will not obligate myself to a potential
			 employer or client where I have a business interest which might influence their
			 judgment concerning the activity I am expected to carry out.
7. I will not accept compensation for the
			 same service from more than one employer or client without full disclosure and
			 consent of all parties concerned.
8. I will engage or recommend other experts
			 and specialists in forestry or related fields whenever my employer or client
			 will be best served by such action, and will work cooperatively with
			 them.
9. I will aid the Board in
			 keeping persons, unqualified because of lack of good moral character or
			 inadequate training, from being registered.
10. If I have evidence of violation of any of
			 these canons by any Registered Forester, I will present the information to the
			 State Board of Registration for Foresters.
11. I will obligate myself, without
			 reservation, to utilize all of my forestry knowledge and experience for the
			 use, benefit, and betterment of my fellow man and his environment.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional
				  Geologists was created to administer the Registered Professional Geologists
				  Practice Act of 1997 in order to safeguard life, health, and property, and to
				  promote the public welfare by requiring any person in either public or private
				  capacity practicing or offering to practice geology in this state to be
				  registered, unless otherwise exempted by the Act.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.2 - Authorization

Current through June 25, 2024
The Registered Professional Geologists Practice Act of 1997,
				  (§
									73-63-1
et
				  seq.
, Mississippi Code 1972, annotated) provides the means for
				  achieving the purpose of the Board as an agency of the State of
				  Mississippi.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-1 et
				  seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.3 - Composition of Board

Current through June 25, 2024
The Board shall, to the extent practicable, be composed of
				  five (5) members. One (1) member represents the governmental sector, one (1)
				  member represents academia, one (1) member represents the
				  geotechnical/environmental sector, one (1) member represents the mining/mineral
				  extraction sector, and one (1) member shall represent the State's geologists
				  at-large.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.4 - Term of Board Members

Current through June 25, 2024
With the exception of the initial Board, the term of all
				  members shall be four (4) years.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.5 - Appointment of Board Members

Current through June 25, 2024
With the exception of the initial Board, the nominating
				  committee shall consist of board members whose term is not expiring. The
				  nominees selected by the committee shall then be submitted to the Registered
				  Professional Geologists on the roster. Submission to the voting registrants may
				  be done via e-mail, by a separate USPS mailing or via notice in a newsletter
				  mailing. Based on the voting by the Registered Professional Geologists on the
				  roster, the Executive Director/Board Administrator shall tally the voting
				  results and submit to the Governor the three (3) nominees, ranked from the most
				  to least number of votes received, from the sector in which the vacancy occurs,
				  who received the largest number of votes. The Governor shall then appoint one
				  of the three (3) nominees to fill the vacancy.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-9
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.6 - Voting

Current through June 25, 2024
All members of the Board, including the President, shall be
				  entitled to vote and make or second motions. A majority vote of those present
				  is required to pass a motion. A member expecting to be absent for a vote may
				  provide the Board with written comments, but shall not vote by
				  proxy.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-17(a)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.8 - Frequency of Meetings

Current through June 25, 2024
The Board shall meet at least two (2) times per year.
				  Regular meetings may be held at specific times and dates as agreed to by a
				  majority of the Board. Special meetings may be called by the President or Vice
				  President if the President is incapacitated, and may be arranged by telephone,
				  e-mail, or other electronic means provided adequate proof of notification to
				  the Board members and the public is maintained. Due notice of meeting time and
				  place, as required by law, apply to regular and special
				  meetings.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.9 - Election of Officers

Current through June 25, 2024
The Board shall annually elect from its membership a
				  President and Vice President at a regularly scheduled meeting in June or
				  shortly thereafter but no later than the next meeting of the Board following
				  June 30.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.10 - Term of Office of Board Officers

Current through June 25, 2024
The term of office of Board officers shall extend from July
				  1 through June 30 of the following year. No officer shall serve for more than
				  two (2) consecutive terms for any specific office.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-15
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.11 - Duties of Officers

Current through June 25, 2024
President:
The President shall serve as the
				  executive officer of the Board and preside, when present, at all meetings. The
				  President shall sign all certificates, the Annual Report to the Governor, and
				  all other official documents and reports required of the Board. The President
				  shall appoint such committees as the President may deem necessary and are
				  authorized by the Board. The President, in the absence of an Executive
				  Director/Board Administrator, shall perform those duties as described in
				  73-63-19. The President is responsible for setting agendas for consideration of
				  the Board; however, other items may be placed on the agenda by a majority vote
				  of the Board. The President shall perform any other duties typical of the
				  office and as permitted by law.
Vice President:
In the absence of the
				  President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President, with
				  the exception of signing the Annual Report to the Governor. In the absence of
				  an Executive Director/Board Administrator or Secretary, the Vice President
				  shall maintain the official record of the minutes of the Board proceedings. The
				  Vice President shall, along with the President, sign all Registrant and
				  Geologist-In-Training certificates.
Secretary:
By majority vote, the Board may
				  elect to establish the office of Board Secretary. At such time, the Board shall
				  establish the duties and authority as the office shall require.
Executive Director/Board Administrator:
By
				  majority vote, the Board may elect to create the office of Executive
				  Director/Board Administrator and establish such duties and authority as the
				  office shall require.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-17(a)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.12 - Order of Business

Current through June 25, 2024
The Order of Business is set by the President. The agenda
				  shall include an item of business allowing public comment.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-17(a)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.13 - Open Meetings

Current through June 25, 2024
As required by the Open Meetings laws of the State of
				  Mississippi, the general public shall be admitted to all meetings of the Board
				  with the exception of those specifically identified by law. The public is
				  subject to the following rules of conduct:
A. Members of the public are requested to
				register with the Vice President upon entry into the meeting area. Organized
				groups must have one (1) designated spokesperson.
B. Members of the public are expected to
				conduct themselves in a professional, calm and courteous manner.
C. Upon request and recognition of the
				presiding officer, an individual or spokesperson may be recognized to speak for
				a specified period of time. Additional time may be requested and extended at
				the pleasure of the presiding officer.
D. As prescribed by law, members of the
				public are not allowed to attend meetings of the Board when in Executive
				Session. All members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting area and
				allowed to return only when so advised by the presiding officer. Specific
				reasons for calling an Executive Session are described in the Open Meetings and
				Records Law.
Any member of the public who does not comply with these
				  rules will be dismissed from the meeting.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-17(a);
				  §
										25-41-1
				  et seq.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 30 - Professions and Occupations › Part 1101 - Geologists, Board of › Chapter 1 - Organization, Purpose and Operation of the Board › Rule 30-1101-1.14 - Seal of the Board

Current through June 25, 2024
The Board shall adopt a seal for use of the Board on
				  official documents. The Board may change such seal as it deems
				  necessary.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										73-63-17(b)