LICENSING: Provides with respect to geoscientist license fees (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)

This bill updates the fee schedule for geoscientists and geoscientists-in-training in Louisiana, directly affecting those seeking licensure or certification from the state board. It establishes specific costs for initial applications, annual renewals, late renewals, and various administrative services like duplicate certificates and verification letters. The legislation also sets limits on how much these fees can increase over time, capping application fee hikes at $30 every three years and renewal fee increases at $20 per year. Additionally, it introduces a reduced annual renewal fee of $125 for professional geoscientists who are sixty years of age or older.