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Board clarifies reciprocity process for out‑of‑state surveyors, approves two‑reviewer evaluation
Summary
The Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors agreed to handle requests from out‑of‑state license holders by allowing applicants to submit evidence that their prior licensure met Tennessee's minimum standards; two board reviewers will assess equivalency and may approve applications administratively.
The Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors on May 20 agreed to a formal process for handling reciprocity-like applications from surveyors licensed elsewhere, clarifying that Tennessee does not practice universal reciprocity but will accept evidence that an applicant's prior licensure met Tennessee's statutory standards.
The action follows a public appearance by Matt Lawrence, who described his experience seeking a Tennessee license after becoming licensed in Kentucky. Board members and…
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