Oregon Board of Geologist Examiners

After completing a public comment period and consideration of public comment, the Board adopted rule changes at its Sept. 2025 meeting. The Board adopted a new rule establishing a process for Board review of petitions to consider an individual’s criminal convictions in terms of whether the criminal history might preclude obtaining a registration from the Board. This rule is in response to Oregon Senate Bill 1552 (2024) which recently went into effect and requires Oregon licensure boards to consider such petitions. In association with the new rule, the Board amended its fee rule to set a fee for a petition review. The Board also adopted amendments to its rule addressing registration for geologists associated with the U.S. military. The amendments align the rule with changes in federal law which limit the Board’s authority over military members and their spouses who are licensed to practice geology elsewhere and relocate to Oregon per military order. The Board continues to offer its temporary military spouse registration as an option for spouses and domestic partners of military members who are relocated to Oregon. Details about this rulemaking can be found at the Laws and Rules page of this website.