§ 62-36-112. Licensee’s Seal
A licensed professional geologist, upon issuance of a certificate of licensure, shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the department, bearing the licensee’s name and the legend “licensed professional geologist” and identifying the state of Tennessee. All drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work, as defined in this chapter, […]
§ 62-36-113. Advisory Committee for Geology
The commissioner may establish an advisory committee for geology composed of seven (7) members. In making appointments to the committee, the commissioner shall strive to ensure that the committee includes at least one (1) female, at least one (1) member of a racial minority and at least one (1) person who is at least sixty […]
§ 62-36-114. Powers and Duties of Department
In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the department shall: Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; Design and adopt an official seal for licensed professional geologists; Set the amount of all fees required […]
§ 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 […]
§ 62-36-108. Application for Licensure — Fee — Transcript
An application for licensure as a geologist shall indicate the applicant’s education and provide a detailed summary of geologic work. The application shall be accompanied by an application fee fixed by the department and shall include a certified transcript.
§ 62-36-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Geologist Licensure Act of 2007.”
§ 62-36-102. Legislative Findings — Purpose
The general assembly finds that the competent and proper application of geologic principles by geologists is vital to the lives, property, economy, security and environment of the people of this state. In order to safeguard life, health and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of geology in this state is declared to […]
§ 62-36-103. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce and insurance or the commissioner’s designee; “Department” means the department of commerce and insurance; “Geologist” means a person qualified by education and practical experience to engage in the practice of geology; “Geologist in training” means a person who has […]