37-67-204. Record of proceedings -- register of applicants. (1) The department shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of the board's proceedings.

(2) The department shall keep a register of applicants for licensure, which must show:

(a) the name, age, and residence of each applicant;

(b) the date of the application;

(c) the place of business of the applicant;

(d) the applicant's educational and other qualifications;

(e) the branch or branches of engineering in which the applicant qualified;

(f) whether an examination was required;

(g) whether the applicant was rejected;

(h) whether a license was granted;

(i) the date of the action of the board; and

(j) other information considered necessary by the board.

(3) The records of the department are prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the board, and a transcript of the proceedings, certified by the department, is admissible in evidence as if the original were produced.