- a)Be duly incorporated into the College of Agronomists of Costa Rica and in active practice of the profession.
- b)Possess a minimum degree of Bachelor's in Agronomic Engineering with emphasis in Plant Science or Generalist, or a minimum degree of Bachelor's in Forestry Sciences. Furthermore, other professional members of the College of Agronomists with a postgraduate degree or specialization in soil matters or soil conservation may be applicants. All must demonstrate a minimum of one year of practical experience in studies for the planning and development of land use.
(Through resolution No. 003756 of June 12, 2024, the Administrative and Civil Treasury Court annulled the last paragraph of subsection b) above, it being understood from said normative provision that professionals in forestry sciences duly incorporated into the College of Agronomists, and who have passed the course for Certifiers of Land Use Conformity taught by the Professional College, are authorized to issue the "certificates of land use conformity" described in the Law on the Use, Management and Conservation of Soils No. 7779 and its Regulation, Decree No. 29375, an affirmation conditioned upon the legal system not imposing another requirement for certifying professionals. Finally, in accordance with the provisions of article 130, subsection 3) of the Contentious Administrative Procedure Code, the declaration of non-conformity with the legal "system" of the paragraph "Members of the College of Agronomists with a minimum degree of Bachelor's in Forestry Sciences may serve as Certifiers of Land Use Conformity on lands where forestry projects will be developed" contained in subsection b) of article 3 of Decree No. 30636-MAG published in Gazette No. 164 of August 28, 2002, has erga omnes effects, except for good faith acquired rights and consolidated legal situations.
Subsequently, through a resolution of the First Chamber, No. 1523-2025 of October 23, 2025, the appeals filed by the State and INTA were partially granted. Consequently, judgment no. 2024003756 of 13:12 on June 12, 2024, handed down by the Administrative and Civil Treasury Court, is partially overruled, solely insofar as the payment of costs was imposed on them. In its place, each party shall bear its own.)
- c)Complete and pass the Course for Certifiers of Land Use Conformity, taught by the College of Agronomists and MAG-INTA.