§ 43-19-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Geologists Act of 1975.” History. Code 1933, § 84-2101A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1.
§ 43-19-10. Registration Required
It shall be unlawful for any person to practice publicly or offer to practice publicly geology in this state, as defined in this chapter, or to use in connection with his name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a registered geologist unless such person […]
§ 43-19-11. Application
An application for registration as a geologist or certification in a specialty shall be made under oath and shall show the applicant’s education and a detailed summary of his geologic work. The application shall be accompanied by an application fee fixed by the board. History. Code 1933, § 84-2507A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. […]
§ 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 […]
§ 43-19-2. Purpose of Chapter
In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of geology in this state is declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. This chapter is intended to introduce qualifying criteria into a previously unregulated professional field. Such action recommends itself through benefits to the safety, […]
§ 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 […]
§ 43-19-25. Partnership, Limited Liability, and Corporate Practice; Nonpublic Geological Services; Practice by Nonresident or New Resident
This chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation. In a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, at least one partner, member, or officer shall be a registered geologist. This chapter does not […]
§ 43-19-26. Unlawful Acts
It shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist, or a subordinate under the direction of one of the above to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents in which the performance is related to the public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property, or the environment. […]
§ 43-19-27. Penalty
Any person who publicly practices or offers to practice publicly geology for others in this state without being registered in accordance with this chapter; any person presenting or attempting to use as his own the certificate of registration or the seal of another; any person who gives any false or forged evidence of any kind […]
§ 43-19-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology. “Geology” means that science which treats of the earth in general; investigation of the earth’s crust and the rocks and other materials which compose it; and the applied […]
§ 43-19-4. State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists; Members
A State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists is created, whose duty it shall be to administer this chapter. The board shall be comprised of: Five members who shall be geologists registered under this chapter, one of whom shall be an academic geologist, one a governmental geologist, one a salaried company geologist, one an independent […]
§ 43-19-5. Board Meetings; Officers
The board shall hold such meetings as may be necessary for it to carry out its duties under this chapter. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be necessary to transact business. The board shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman. The division director shall be the secretary of the […]