Section 34-41-1 – Short Title.
Section 34-41-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Professional Geologists Licensing Act.” (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §1.)
Section 34-41-17 – Written Charges Against Licensed Geologist.
Section 34-41-17 Written charges against licensed geologist. Any person may file written charges against any licensed professional geologist pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board. Charges or allegations shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the secretary-treasurer of the […]
Section 34-41-2 – Purposes of Chapter.
Section 34-41-2 Purposes of chapter. (a) The Alabama Professional Geologists Licensing Act is enacted for the following purposes: (1) To protect life, property, health, safety, public welfare, and the environment through the regulation of the practice of geology in the State of Alabama. (2) To define the practice of geology as a profession and to […]
Section 34-41-18 – Illegal Acts.
Section 34-41-18 Illegal acts. (a) It is unlawful for any person except a licensed professional geologist or a subordinate under his or her direction, as defined in Section 34-41-7(b)(6); a geologist explicitly exempt from licensing pursuant to Section 34-41-7; and those persons explicitly exempt under Section 34-41-8(b)(1) to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents […]
Section 34-41-3 – Definitions.
Section 34-41-3 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists. (2) GEOLOGIST. A person who holds a degree in the geological sciences from an accredited college or university. (3) GEOLOGIST-IN-TRAINING. A person who holds a degree in the geological sciences […]
Section 34-41-19 – Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License.
Section 34-41-19 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license. The board may refuse to grant or renew, or may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under this chapter who: (1) Has violated this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board. (2) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter. (3) […]
Section 34-41-4 – Board Created; Membership Generally.
Section 34-41-4 Board created; membership generally. (a) There is created the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists which shall administer and enforce this chapter. (b) The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor from a list of nominees submitted by the board, or any entity designated by the board. Members of […]
Section 34-41-20 – Procedures for Disciplinary Actions; Aggrieved Person May Petition Board for Hearing; Judicial Review.
Section 34-41-20 Procedures for disciplinary actions; aggrieved person may petition board for hearing; judicial review. (a) The board shall develop procedures for investigation, prehearing, and hearing of disciplinary actions. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board other than a decision in a disciplinary action may petition the board for a hearing. (c) […]
Section 34-41-5 – Powers of Board.
Section 34-41-5 Powers of board. (a) The board shall elect from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary-treasurer. The board shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. A majority of the appointed membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for all meetings. (b) The board shall, by regulation, adopt an administrative […]
Section 34-41-21 – Reissuance of License.
Section 34-41-21 Reissuance of license. The board may issue a license to any person whose license has been revoked, when the board finds upon written application by the applicant and a review of the facts that there is good cause to justify reissuance. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §21.)