(1) In accordance with criteria established by the Water Resources Commission, the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall:
(a) Conduct examinations for certification of registered, professional surveyors, engineers and geologists to conduct surveys to determine whether or not a permittee has completed all work necessary to perfect an appropriation of water under ORS 537.230, 537.630 and 540.530.
(b) Issue certificates to any land surveyor, engineer or geologist qualifying for certification under paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(c) Collect fees for the examination and certification of water right examiners under this subsection.
(2) In accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183 relating to contested cases, the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may revoke, suspend or modify certificates issued under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall establish fees for the examination, certification and renewal of certification of water right examiners. The fees shall be based upon the expenses of the board in conducting a program to certify water right examiners and the expenses of the Water Resources Department in providing for examination of water right appropriations by water right examiners.
(4) The board shall pay into the State Treasury all moneys received as fees under subsection (1) of this section. The State Treasurer shall credit such money to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. The moneys are continuously appropriated to the board to be used by the board in conjunction with the Water Resources Department for any expenses incurred by the board and, if approved by the Governor, any expenses incurred by the Water Resources Department in the certification, examination and review of activities of water right examiners. [1987 c.542 §2; 1995 c.7 §2]
Note: See note under 537.797.
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