20. A person who, on 22 August 2001, is a regular member of the Association professionnelle des géologues et des géophysiciens du Québec is deemed to be qualified to practise the profession of geologist and shall be issued a permit by the Bureau to practise the profession of geologist.
A person who, on 22 August 2001, is not a regular member of the Association must, to obtain a permit to practise the profession of geologist, satisfy the membership requirements of the Association in effect on 8 December 2000 until they are replaced by a regulation, made in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code (chapter C-26), determining the diplomas and, if applicable, any other qualifications giving access to a permit.