Section 34-41-7 – Applicability; Exemptions.
Section 34-41-7 Applicability; exemptions. (a) Except as provided in this section, any person who publicly practices, or offers or attempts to publicly practice, geology in the State of Alabama is subject to this chapter. (b) The following persons are exempt from licensing under this chapter: (1) Persons engaged solely in teaching of geology or related […]
Section 34-41-23 – Injunction.
Section 34-41-23 Injunction. As an additional remedy, the board may proceed in a court of an appropriate jurisdiction to enjoin and restrain any person for violating this chapter. The board shall not be required to post bond in connection with obtaining provisional, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief pursuant to law. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. […]
Section 34-41-8 – Acts Not Prohibited.
Section 34-41-8 Acts not prohibited. (a) This chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the business organizations of a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or professional association. In a partnership, corporation, or professional association, in which the primary activity consists of geological services affecting the public welfare and which require licensing pursuant […]
Section 34-41-24 – Sunset Law.
Section 34-41-24 Sunset Law. The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists shall be subject to the provisions of the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981, and shall be classified as an enumerated agency pursuant to Section 41-20-3. The board shall dissolve on October 1, 1997, unless continued as therein provided and, if continued, the board […]
Section 34-41-9 – Application.
Section 34-41-9 Application. An application for licensing as a professional geologist or a geologist-in-training shall be made under oath and shall show: (1) the education of the applicant; (2) a detailed summary of his or her actual geological work experience; (3) a signed statement that the applicant has read and shall adhere to the code […]
Section 34-41-10 – Minimum Requirements to Be Eligible for License.
Section 34-41-10 Minimum requirements to be eligible for license. (a) An applicant is eligible for a license as a professional geologist in the State of Alabama if the applicant meets the following minimum requirements: (1) Is of good moral character. (2) Has graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in geology, engineering […]
Section 34-41-11 – Examinations.
Section 34-41-11 Examinations. Annual examinations shall be formulated and conducted by the board at a time and place the board shall determine. The board shall by regulation establish the fee required for examination. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §11.)
Section 34-41-12 – Issuance of License.
Section 34-41-12 Issuance of license. (a) Upon payment of a license fee the board shall issue a biennial license to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. Licenses shall show the full name of the licensee, give a serial number, and shall be signed by both the chair and secretary-treasurer […]
Section 34-41-13 – Certification in Specialty.
Section 34-41-13 Certification in specialty. If, in the opinion of the board, there is a need, in addition to licensing as a professional geologist, for more definitive recognition of geologic expertise, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Specialties may be created by the board after notice to all Alabama licensed […]
Section 34-41-14 – Seal.
Section 34-41-14 Seal. (a) Each geologist, upon the issuance of a license, shall obtain from the secretary-treasurer of the board or his or her designee, at a cost prescribed by the board, a seal of the design authorized by the board bearing the name of the licensee and the legend “Licensed Professional Geologist – State […]