Sec. 5. (a) Before July 1, 2024, the board shall adopt rules in accordance with IC 25-1-4 to:
(1) require a licensed professional geologist to obtain continuing education in geological sciences as a condition of license renewal; and
(2) set forth the conditions, requirements, and implementation of the continuing education program.
(b) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section must allow a licensed professional geologist to receive full credit for continuing education courses completed in a state other than Indiana.
(c) In order to renew a license after June 30, 2025, a professional geologist must comply with the continuing education requirements adopted under this section.
(d) The continuing education requirements adopted under this section do not apply to a person who is not licensed under this article.