§ 62-36-116. Roster of Licensees
The department shall publish a roster semiannually showing the names and places of business of all geologists licensed in this state. Copies of this roster shall be placed on file with the secretary of state and the offices of the Tennessee division of geology and furnished to any licensee upon request free of charge or […]
§ 62-36-117. Code of Professional Conduct
The department shall promulgate a code of professional conduct that shall be made known in writing to every licensee and applicant for licensure under this chapter. The department may revise and amend this code of ethics from time to time and shall immediately notify each licensee in writing of any revision or amendments.
§ 62-36-118. Complaints Against Licensees
Any person may file a complaint with the commissioner against a licensee alleging fraud, deceit, gross neglect, incompetence or misconduct. Complaints shall be made in writing.
§ 62-36-119. Suspension, Revocation or Refusal to Renew License — Hearings — Administrative and Judicial Review — Injunctions — Governmental Immunity
The department shall have the power to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the certificate of licensure of any licensee who: Is found to have been convicted of: Any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of licensure; Any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude. However, an action taken under this subdivision (a)(1)(B) shall […]
§ 62-36-120. Reissue of Revoked License
The department may reissue a certificate of licensure to any person whose certificate of licensure has been revoked upon written application to the department by the applicant, showing good cause to justify reissuance.
§ 62-36-121. Legal Counsel
Legal counsel shall be provided by the division of regulatory boards.
§ 62-36-122. Violations — Penalties
A violation of this chapter is a Class B misdemeanor. In addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action under this chapter, the commissioner may assess a civil penalty not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation. All penalties owed under this chapter shall be paid to the department for deposit into […]
§ 62-36-115. Public Records of Proceedings — Registration of Applicants
The department shall keep a public record of its proceedings and a register of all applicants for licensure. All official records of the department or affidavits by the commissioner as to the contents of the records shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept in the records. Except as otherwise provided […]
§ 62-36-106. Exemptions
Any person, except a person exempted by this chapter, who practices or offers to practice geology in this state, including a person employed by the state or its political subdivisions, is subject to this chapter. The following are exempt: Any person engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged solely in nonpublic geologic […]
§ 62-36-107. Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships and Corporations — Construction of Chapter With Other Related Professions
A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation that provides geological services as its primary activity may engage in the practice of geology; provided, that at least one (1) principal or officer is in responsible charge of the activity and is a licensed professional geologist. A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation whose primary activity is other than […]