Relating to water right examiner certification.

HB 3502 makes permanent the certification requirements for professionals who conduct water right surveys in Oregon. It establishes that registered geologists, engineers, land surveyors, or eligible water district employees (with 7+ years experience) can become certified examiners after passing an exam administered by the Water Resources Department. The bill outlines the process for certification, including fees based on program costs and disciplinary procedures for violations. It directly affects water rights professionals and water districts by standardizing examiner qualifications under Oregon law (ORS 537.797-798). The bill repeals temporary 2023 provisions, making these certification rules permanent.