Pennsylvania

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1) Any person who acts under the supervision of a licensed professional geologist or an employee lawfully engaged in the practice of geology and who, in either event, does not assume responsible charge and supervision.
2) Officers and employees of the U.S. Government for said government.
3) The practice of individuals providing geologic services to businesses engaged in the exploration or development of gas or oil.

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Combined with State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, forming a geologist-engineer board.  Board consists of two geologists, five engineers, two land surveyors, three public members, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.

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Puerto Rico

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Law was signed August 23, 1997 and a licensing Board of Geologists was named September 26, 1997.  Regulation was set for public review on February 27, 1998.  Licensing under the grandfather clause ended in June 2000.

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Five members; Three geologists with at least five years of professional experience, two licensed civil engineers, and one licensed chemist.

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Upon satisfactory review by the Board, certificates or licenses may be issued to geologists licensed in other jurisdictions, if the requirements of such jurisdictions are similar to Puerto Rico's law.

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Rhode Island

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