Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 188 - Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers
The Arkansas Administrative Code, Agency 188, previously governed the Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. However, as of Act 691 of 2023, this board was abolished, and its authority was transferred to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission .(agriculture.arkansas.gov)
Key Information on Professional Soil Classifier Registration
Under the previous regulations, the Board established standards for licensing soil scientists, including educational and experience requirements, examinations, and fees. Applicants were required to:(regulations.justia.com)
Educational Requirements: Hold a Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a pertinent field of agricultural or physical science, with at least 30 semester hours in biological, physical, and earth sciences, including a minimum of 15 semester hours in soil science.(regulations.justia.com)
Experience Requirements: Gain practical experience through soil survey field mapping or under the supervision of a registered Professional Soil Classifier.(regulations.justia.com)
Examinations: Pass written examinations on the Fundamentals of Soil Classification and the Principles and Practice of Soil Classifying, with a minimum score of 75%.(regulations.justia.com)
Fees: Pay application, registration, renewal, and examination fees as specified by the Board.(dfa.arkansas.gov)
For detailed information on the former regulations, you can refer to the archived rules on Justia Regulations: (regulations.justia.com).(regulations.justia.com)
Current Oversight
Following the transfer of authority, the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission now oversees the regulation of Professional Soil Classifiers. For the most current information on licensing, certification, and regulatory requirements, please visit the Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Professional Soil Classifiers page: (agriculture.arkansas.gov).(agriculture.arkansas.gov)
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