24398-MAG of May 22, 1995, published in La Gaceta No. 129 of July 7, 1995, is hereby amended so that henceforth it shall read as follows:
"Article 6-The value of the professional hour, which members of the College of Agronomists of Costa Rica must charge for the provision of private services in Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, is hereby established at a minimum amount of ¢17,500.00 (seventeen thousand five hundred net colones).
The charging of this rate shall apply under the following conditions:
- a)When the professional agrees with their client to charge fees by the hour, for conducting studies, responding to inquiries, providing occasional or continuous technical advice, etc.
- b)Professionals who provide services to their clients for a fixed salary shall not be subject to this charge.
- c)The professional may not charge a lesser sum per hour worked than that established. As an exception, the professional shall not be obligated to charge for their services if performed globally and in an relatives, by blood or by affinity up to the third degree, or if the client is another member of the College.
- d)This rate does not include per diems, transportation, and other expenses incurred by the member when providing the service."