DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 169 Original 2022 Regular Session Riser
Abstract: Provides an exemption for geoscientific work performed by an officer or employee of La.
Present law requires a person who engages in the practice of geoscience to hold a license.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law lists activities for which a license is required.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law exempts certain activities from the licensing requirement.
Proposed law retains present law and expands the exemption to include geoscientific work
performed by an officer of employee of this state.
(Amends R.S. 37:711.12(D)(2))