Sec. 1. (a) The board shall meet: (1) at least two (2) times each calendar year; and (2) at other times considered necessary by: (A) the chairman; or (B) a quorum of the board; upon being given at least ten (10) days notice. (b) Each year the board shall: (1) determine the cost incurred by […]
Sec. 10. (a) The survey shall publish each year a roster showing the names and places of business of all licensed professional geologists. (b) Copies of the roster described in subsection (a) shall be: (1) made available to each person licensed; (2) placed on file at the survey; and (3) furnished to the public upon […]
Sec. 11. The survey shall: (1) establish and maintain necessary offices in Indiana; (2) employ staff as necessary, including staff for the board; and (3) prescribe the duties and compensation of all staff employed under subdivision (2). As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
Sec. 12. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 consistent with this article and reasonably required for the conduct of the board’s responsibilities and duties. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
Sec. 2. (a) The board shall pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure. (b) The board shall: (1) require from an applicant for licensure evidence of the applicant’s qualifications; and (2) judge an applicant on evidence of the applicant’s professional competency and integrity under rules adopted by the board. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. […]
Sec. 3. (a) The board may by rule adopt or amend a code of professional conduct for licensed professional geologists. (b) If the board adopts or amends a code of professional conduct under subsection (a), the board shall mail a copy of the code and any amendments to the code to all persons listed on […]
Sec. 4. The board may investigate: (1) a suspected violation by a licensed professional geologist of: (A) the code of conduct adopted under section 3 of this chapter; or (B) other rules of the board concerning professional competency and integrity of licensed professional geologists; or (2) other grounds for action against a licensed professional geologist […]
Sec. 5. (a) The board may file a proposed complaint to condition, suspend, or revoke the license of a licensed professional geologist. (b) The recipient of a proposed complaint may either: (1) agree to the terms of the proposed complaint; or (2) not more than thirty (30) days after receiving the proposed complaint, request an […]
Sec. 6. (a) Any person or organization may present charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, or misconduct against a licensed professional geologist. (b) A charge under subsection (a) shall be: (1) in writing; (2) sworn to by the person or the officer of the organization making the charges; and (3) filed with the board. As […]
Sec. 7. (a) The board shall consider: (1) a request for review under section 5; or (2) charges under section 6; of this chapter during a meeting. (b) The board may compel a licensed professional geologist to respond to any matters in writing about a proposed complaint or charges. (c) Notice to respond to a […]
Sec. 8. A licensed professional geologist who receives a determination under section 7 of this chapter shall either: (1) comply with its terms; or (2) request administrative review under IC 25-17.6-9. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.14.
Sec. 9. (a) The attorney general shall act as legal adviser to the board and provide any legal assistance necessary to carry out this article. (b) The board may employ private counsel at the expense of the board. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
