§ 89F-19 – Prohibitions; unlawful acts.
89F-19. Prohibitions; unlawful acts. (a) It is unlawful for any person other than a licensed soil scientist or a subordinate under the soil scientist’s direction to conduct or participate in any practice of soil science or prepare any soil science reports, maps, or documents related to the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, […]
§ 89F-4 – North Carolina Board for Licensing of Soil Scientists.
89F-4. North Carolina Board for Licensing of Soil Scientists. (a) Creation; Membership. – The North Carolina Board for Licensing of Soil Scientists is created. The Board shall consist of seven members appointed as follows: (1) One member appointed by the Governor, who shall be a soil scientist employed by a federal or State agency. (2) […]
§ 89F-20 – Disciplinary procedures.
89F-20. Disciplinary procedures. (a) The Board may, consistent with the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, refuse to grant or to renew, suspend, or revoke the license of any person licensed under this Chapter who: (1) Violates the provisions of this Chapter or a rule adopted by the Board. (2) Has been convicted […]
§ 89F-5 – Powers and duties of the Board.
89F-5. Powers and duties of the Board. (a) The Board shall: (1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (2) Elect from its membership a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary-Treasurer. (3) Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for licensing under this Chapter and issue a license to each successful applicant. […]
§ 89F-21 – Reissuance of license.
89F-21. Reissuance of license. The Board may, by a vote of the quorum, reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked if the Board finds, after written application by the applicant, that there is good cause to justify the reissuance of the license. (1995, c. 414, s. 1.)
§ 89F-6 – Corporate, limited liability company, partnership, or sole proprietorship practice of soil science.
89F-6. Corporate, limited liability company, partnership, or sole proprietorship practice of soil science. A corporation organized under Chapter 55B of the General Statutes, a limited liability company organized under Chapter 57D of the General Statutes, a partnership, or a sole proprietorship may engage in the practice of soil science in this State. A licensed soil […]
§ 89F-7 – Exemptions.
89F-7. Exemptions. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who practices or offers to practice soil science in this State is subject to the provisions of this Chapter. (b) The following are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter: (1) Persons engaged solely in teaching soil science or engaged solely […]
§ 89F-8 – Limitations.
89F-8. Limitations. This Chapter shall not prevent: (1) The practice of any profession or trade for which a license is required under any other law of this State. (2) Registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soil mechanics, foundation engineering, or other professional engineering practices for which a license is required pursuant to Chapter 89C of […]
§ 89F-9 – Applications.
89F-9. Applications. An application for a license as a soil scientist shall be made under oath, shall show the applicant’s education and a summary of the applicant’s professional work experience as a soil scientist, and shall show any other relevant criteria as determined by the Board. (1995, c. 414, s. 1.)
§ 89F-10 – Minimum qualifications.
89F-10. Minimum qualifications. (a) To be eligible for a license as a soil scientist in this State, an applicant shall satisfy the following minimum qualifications: (1) Be of good moral and ethical character as attested to by (i) four letters of reference, two of which shall be written by licensed soil scientists or persons who […]