§ 43-19-12. Qualifications of Applicants
To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Be of good ethical character; Have graduated from an accredited college or university which has been approved by the board with a major in either geology, engineering geology, or geological engineering; or have completed 45 quarter hours […]
§ 43-19-13. Examinations
Examinations shall be held at least annually. The board shall approve the scope, form, and content of the examinations required for licensure under this chapter. History. Code 1933, § 84-2510A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; Code 1933, § 84-2110A, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1976, p. 695, § 1; Ga. L. […]
§ 43-19-14. Reciprocity
A person holding a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology, on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him by a proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and who, in the opinion of the board, otherwise meets the requirements […]
§ 43-19-15. Issuance of Certificates of Registration; Renewal or Replacement
The board shall issue a certificate of registration, upon payment of the registration fee as fixed by the board, to any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. The issuance of a certificate of registration by the board shall be prima-facie evidence that the person […]
§ 43-19-16. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificate; Appeal
The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a certificate to an applicant therefor or to revoke or suspend the certificate of a person registered by the board or to discipline a person registered by the board as provided in Code Section 43-1-19. The action by the board in granting or refusing to […]
§ 43-19-18. Certification in a Specialty
In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Such specialties may be created by the board by regulation, with such regulations to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitted for both registration […]
§ 43-19-19. Seals
Each registrant under this chapter, upon issuance of a certificate of registration, may use a seal of such design as is authorized by the board, bearing the registrant’s name and the legend “Registered Professional Geologist” or “Certified (subspecialty) Geologist.” All drawings, reports, or other geologic papers or documents involving the practice of geology, as defined […]
§ 43-19-20. Requirement That State and Subdivisions Contract Only With Registered Geologists
This state and its political subdivisions, such as a county, a municipality, or a legally constituted board, district, commission, or authority, shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter or with a firm employing a registered geologist. History. Code 1933, § 84-2527A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; […]
§ 43-19-22. Attorney General as Legal Adviser
The Attorney General of this state or any assistant designated by him or her shall act as legal adviser of the board. History. Code 1933, § 84-2526A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; Code 1933, § 84-2126A, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1976, p. 695, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, […]
§ 43-19-24. Exceptions to Operation of Chapter
Any person, except as specifically exempted below, who shall publicly practice or offer to practice publicly geology in this state is subject to this chapter. The following persons are exempt: Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged in nonpublic geologic research in this state; Officers and employees of the United States […]