§ 17-32-101. Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Geologists Act of 1987”.

§ 17-32-102. Definitions

As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists; (2) “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology; (3) “Geologist-in-training” means a person who meets all requirements for registration except length of experience and who has applied for and has been approved by the board for […]

§ 17-32-103. Penalty

(a) Any person who violates this chapter or who does any of the following shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor: (1) Publicly practices or offers to publicly practice geology for others in this state without being registered in accordance with this chapter; (2) Presents or attempts to use as his or her own […]

§ 17-32-104. Legal and other assistance

(a) The Attorney General or one of his or her assistants shall act as legal adviser to the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists and render legal assistance needed to implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board. (b) The board may employ additional counsel with approval of […]

§ 17-32-105. Contracts with registered geologist only

This state, its political subdivisions, and all public boards, districts, commissions, or authorities shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter or with a firm employing an Arkansas-registered geologist.

§ 17-32-106. Injunction — Liability of board

(a) (1) Upon proper determination that any person has violated the provisions of this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists may seek an injunction in the proper court of the county in which the violation occurred for the purpose of restraining or prohibiting a violation of this chapter. (2) An injunction obtained […]