Wisconsin Administrative Code Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists
Here’s a refined breakdown of the Wisconsin Administrative Code for the Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists, and Soil Scientists (Chapters GHSS 1–5):
📘 Overview of GHSS Chapters
GHSS 1 – General Requirements & Procedures
Covers board structure, application processes, fees, licensure scopes, and renewal mechanics (regulations.justia.com).
GHSS 2 – Professional Geologist License
Includes educational and experience requirements (see GHSS 2.04 outlining qualifying geologist experience areas) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
GHSS 3 – Professional Hydrologist License
Defines experience, education, and practice criteria. GHSS 3.03 details types of accepted hydrologic work and experience limits (casetext.com).
GHSS 4 – Professional Soil Scientist License
Sets education and supervised work requirements (e.g., minimum 5–7 years experience, coursework) (regulations.justia.com).
GHSS 5 – Unprofessional Conduct
Establishes standards of conduct and disciplinary grounds; GHSS 5.02 states the board’s intent to regulate ethics and enforce disciplinary action under s. 470.08(2)(g) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
⚖️ Statutory & Organizational Authority
The Board is created under Wis. Stat. § 15.405(2m) and granted licensing/oversight authority via Wis. Stat. ch. 470 (dsps.wi.gov).
Statutory duties (Wis. Stat. § 470.03) mandate the board to promulgate licensure rules, ethical standards, continuing education requirements, and exemptions for related professionals (law.justia.com).
🔎 Useful Resources & Access
Justia provides quick chapter listings, though it may lag behind official updates .
Wisconsin DSPS site (Department of Safety & Professional Services) lists the GHSS chapters and related DSPS administrative procedures (SPS 1–9) (dsps.wi.gov).
Cornell LII hosts the full text of GHSS chapters, such as GHSS 3.03 current as of Dec 30, 2024 (law.cornell.edu).
✅ Next Steps Based on Your Needs
| Use Case | What to Do |
|---|---|
| View full chapter text | Go to DSPS admin‑rules page or Cornell LII for chapter GHSS 1–5 |
| Check recent amendments | Use DSPS “Check for Pending Rules” tool or track the quarterly register |
| Dive into specific sections | Search within a chapter, e.g., “GHSS 3.03” for hydrologist experience rules |
| Understand board authority | Review Wis. Stat. ch. 470 (e.g., § 470.03 for duties) |
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