§ 17-32-311. Denial, etc., of registration certificate — Grounds — Procedure
(a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall have the power to deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of registration of any registrant who is found to have been involved in: (1) The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration; (2) Any gross negligence, incompetence, […]
§ 17-32-312. Disciplinary action — Procedures
(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct against any registrant or nonregistrant. The charges shall be: (1) In writing; (2) Sworn to by the person or persons making them; and (3) Filed with the Secretary-treasurer of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. (b) Unless dismissed by […]
§ 17-32-205. Code of professional conduct
(a) (1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall cause to have prepared and shall adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be made known in writing to every registrant and applicant for registration under this chapter and which shall be published in the roster provided for in this chapter. (2) This […]
§ 17-32-206. Witnesses and documents — Subpoenas
(a) In carrying into effect this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists or its hearing examiner may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of such books, records, and papers as may be required. For this purpose, the board or the hearing examiner, at the request of any party or on […]
§ 17-32-207. Official records and registers — Publication and accounting
(a) (1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall keep a public record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for registration. (2) The register shall show: (A) The name, age, and residence of each applicant; (B) The date of application; (C) The place of business of the applicant; (D) The […]
§ 17-32-208. Director of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists — Indebtedness
(a) (1) The Director of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall receive and account for all moneys received in accordance with state law and the rules of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. (2) These moneys shall be deposited into a financial institution located in this state and shall be […]
§ 17-32-301. Unlawful actions
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state or to use in connection with his or her name, or otherwise assume, or advertise, any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a registered geologist unless the person […]
§ 17-32-302. Persons subject to provisions — Exemptions
(a) Except as specifically exempted by this section, every person who shall publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state is subject to this chapter. The following persons are exempt: (1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged in nonpublic geologic research in this state; (2) Officers and […]
§ 17-32-101. Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Geologists Act of 1987”.
§ 17-32-102. Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists; (2) “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology; (3) “Geologist-in-training” means a person who meets all requirements for registration except length of experience and who has applied for and has been approved by the board for […]