(a) The board shall issue, upon application and payment of the fee established by Section 7887, a retired license to a geologist or geophysicist who has been licensed by the board for a minimum of five years within California and a minimum of 20 years within the United States or its territories, and who holds a license that is not suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined, or subject to pending discipline under this chapter. (b) The holder of a retired license issued pursuant to this section shall not engage in any activity for which an active geologistâs or geophysicistâs license is required. A geologist or geophysicist holding a retired license may use the titles âretired professional geologistâ or âprofessional geologist, retired,â or âretired professional geophysicistâ or âprofessional geophysicist, retired.â (c) The holder of a retired license shall not be required to renew that registration. (d) In order for the holder of a retired license, issued pursuant to this section, to restore his or her license to active status he or she shall pass the examination required for initial licensure with the board.
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