Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The document contains the agenda for a July 28, 2026, meeting and the minutes from an April 30, 2026, meeting of the Application Review Committee. The committee reviewed numerous applications for examination, endorsement, and surveyor-in-training status. Specific actions taken included approvals for various examination, endorsement, and surveyor-in-training applicants, as well as approvals for a temporary license and retired status. Additionally, the committee discussed insights from a workshop on emerging technology in surveying, specifically regarding artificial intelligence and its integration into surveying practice.

The Committee reviewed the probation status of several professional surveyors. Actions included evaluating sets of surveys against the Standards of Practice, resulting in decisions to either fail specific sets, requiring continued probation, or pass sets, leading to removal from probation. A probation summary report was also provided.

The committee reviewed and approved multiple consent agendas, including examination applications, endorsement applications, and surveyor-in-training applications. The committee also approved an application for temporary licensure and an application for retired status. Additionally, committee members discussed their attendance at a workshop regarding emerging technology, policy, and professional licensure, with a specific focus on the role of artificial intelligence in surveying and geographic information systems.

The meeting primarily involved the presentation of the Continuing Education Committee report to the full board for review and approval. There was no old or new business conducted during the session.

The meeting covered disciplinary proceedings, including informal hearings for licensed professionals and requests for reconsideration regarding survey reviews and continuing education requirements. The Board received reports from the Prosecutor, the Probable Cause Panel, and the Executive Director, who discussed current licensing statistics, recent legislative session outcomes, and NCEES committee updates concerning fraudulent digital activities in the profession. The Board also addressed a request for a declaratory statement, which was denied, and held a discussion regarding the potential decoupling of exams.