Mississippi § 73-63-35 - Expiration of certificates; renewal; lost or destroyed certificates.
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§ 73-63-35. Expiration of certificates; renewal; lost or destroyed certificates.
Except as provided in Section 33-1-39, certificates of registration shall be valid for a period of two (2) years, and shall expire on a date or dates established by the board. The board shall notify every registered professional geologist of the date of expiration of that person’s certificate and the amount of the fee that shall be required for its renewal at least sixty (60) days before the expiration date. Upon expiration, a certificate shall be cancelled and is invalid, and may not be renewed unless provided in this chapter. The board shall renew the certificate of registration or certificate of enrollment of any registrant who, within sixty (60) days following the expiration date: Submits a renewal application, the renewal fee and any penalty for late renewal; and Meets the requirements for renewal established by the board which may include requiring evidence of continued competence in the practice of geology through a review of qualifications and experience. The board shall establish requirements and conditions for the reissuance of certificates of registration and certificates of enrollment which have lapsed, expired, or have been suspended or revoked. The board shall issue a new certificate to replace any certificate of registration or certificate of enrollment which has been lost, destroyed, or mutilated. The holder of the certificate shall bear the cost of issuing a new certificate.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 73-63-35 ("Expiration of certificates; renewal; lost or destroyed certificates.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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