Section 672.515 – Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
ORS 672.505 to 672.705 are enacted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in a presently unregulated professional field. This action is necessary to safeguard the health and welfare and property of the people of Oregon. These safeguards are in the fields of geology as related to engineering, ground water, land use planning, mineral exploration and […]
Section 672.525 – Geologist registration; public practice of geology.
(1) No person, other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist or a subordinate under the direction of either, shall provide or prepare for the public practice of geology any geologic maps, plans, reports, or documents except as specifically exempted in ORS 672.535. (2) No person shall publicly practice or offer to publicly […]
Section 672.535 – Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
The following persons are exempt from the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705: (1) Persons engaged in teaching and conducting research in the science of geology in an accredited college or university, and students acting under their direction, but who are not engaged in the public practice of geology in this state; (2) Officers and […]
Section 672.545 – Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation; employment of nonregistered geologist; practice by other professionals; practice by nonresident.
(1) ORS 672.505 to 672.705 do not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. In a partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, at least one partner or officer shall be a registered geologist. (2) ORS 672.505 to 672.705 do not prevent […]
Section 672.555 – Application; qualifications for certificates of registration; rules.
(1) An application for registration as a geologist shall show the applicant’s education and a detailed summary of the geological work performed by the applicant. (2) To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications: (a) Have either: (A) Graduated from an accredited college or university […]
Section 672.565 – Certification in specialty; rules; professional affairs committees.
(1) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons also may be eligible for certification in a specialty. A specialty may be created by the State Board of Geologist Examiners by rule, with the rules to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may […]
Section 672.575 – Examination.
The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall determine the scope, form and content of the examinations, provided for under ORS 672.505 to 672.705. [1977 c.612 §9]
Section 672.585 – Certificate of registration; renewal; fee; replacement.
(1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who: (a) Submits an application to the administrator; (b) Pays the registration fee established under ORS 672.705; and (c) In the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of ORS 672.505 to 672.705. (2) The issuance […]
Section 672.588 – Continuing education programs; fee; rules.
(1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners may establish or approve programs of continuing education that contribute to the competency of geologists. The board may charge a fee for the programs of continuing education established by the board. (2) The board may require completion of a program of continuing education established or approved under this […]
Section 672.250 – Term; certificate of appointment; oath; removal; vacancies.
(1) Upon the expiration of the term of any board member, the Governor shall appoint a person possessing the qualifications prescribed by ORS 672.240 as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to serve for a term of four years from July 1. (2) Every member of the board […]