Section 310-A:79 Exemption.
This subdivision shall not be construed to prevent or to affect:
I. The practice of soil science by a nonresident having no established place of business in this state when such practice does not exceed, in the aggregate, more than 30 working days in any calendar year, provided such person is legally qualified to practice in a state or country in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining a certificate are not lower than those specified in this subdivision. Practice for any portion of a day shall be deemed to constitute practice for an entire day.
II. The work of an employee or a subordinate of a person holding a certificate under this subdivision, or any employee of a person practicing lawfully under paragraph I, done under the direct supervision of a person holding a certificate under this subdivision or a person practicing lawfully under paragraph I.
III. The practice of officers and employees of the government of the United States or of the state of New Hampshire while engaged within this state in the practice of the profession of soil science or wetland science for the government.
IV. The determination of a hydric soil boundary or test pit evaluation to the extent permitted pursuant to RSA 485-A:35 for the purposes of septic system design or subdivision application pursuant to RSA 485-A or rules adopted under RSA 485-A. For this work, a municipality shall not require qualifications different from those established pursuant to RSA 485-A:35.
V. A homeowner from preparing a plan to provide vehicular and utility access to the homeowner's primary residence within 50 feet from the edge of a traveled way; provided, that he or she complies with rules adopted by the department of environmental services and standards adopted by the board.
Source. 1988, 281:1. 1995, 136:31. 1997, 240:7, 8. 2004, 116:2, eff. May 17, 2004.