Okla. Stat. tit. 25, § 25-35: Geology, geologist

As used in the Oklahoma Statutes:

1. "Geology" means the science which is:

a. the study of the earth and its origin and history, in

general,

b. the investigation, including collection of specimens,

of the earth's constituent rocks, minerals, fossils,

solids, fluids including surface and underground

waters, gases, and other materials, from the center of

its core to the outer limits of its atmosphere, and

c. the application and utilization of this knowledge of

the earth for the benefit of mankind; provided, the

knowledge and principles of geology may also be

applied to extraterrestrial bodies; and

2. "Geologist" means a person who:

a. has earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in a

geological science from an institution of higher

education which is accredited by a regional or

national accrediting agency, with a minimum of thirty

(30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours

of undergraduate or graduate work in a field of

geology, or

b. has a specific and continuous record of related and

verifiable geological work experience for five (5)

years prior to the effective date of this act.

Publication in a geologic publication or prior

qualification as an expert witness in an

administrative or judicial proceeding, hearing, or

trial shall be prima facie verification of geological

work experience.