37-67-313. Comity consideration for land surveyors from other states. (1) A person holding a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of land surveying issued by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia, based on requirements that do not conflict with the provisions of this chapter and that were of a standard not lower than that specified in the applicable registration act in effect in this state at the time the certificate was issued, will be given comity consideration. However, the person may be asked to meet the conditions for taking examinations and to take them as the board considers necessary to determine the person's qualifications. In any event, the person shall pass a written examination that includes questions on laws, procedures, and practices pertaining to the practice of land surveying in this state.
     (2) A person holding a license to engage in the practice of land surveying in another state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any foreign country may be issued a license in this state if the person applies in the manner required by the board, meets the qualifications provided in 37-67-309, has taken and passed the examinations provided for in 37-67-309 and 37-67-311, and has taken and passed a written examination that includes questions on laws, procedures, and practices pertaining to the practice of land surveying in this state. The experience requirements of 37-67-309 may be met with experience gained after initial licensure that indicates to the board that the applicant is competent to practice land surveying.

     History: En. 66-2357 by Sec. 5, Ch. 366, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 66-2357(2)(a)(iii); amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 553, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 108, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 100, L. 2011.