§ 62-13-307. Expiration and Renewal of Licenses — Penalty
62-13-316. Register of applicants required. 62-18-122. Business associations — Personal liability.
§ 62-13-316. Register of Applicants Required
62-18-122. Business associations — Personal liability.
§ 62-18-201. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Soil Scientist Licensure Act of 2009.”
§ 62-18-202. Legislative Findings — Purpose
The general assembly finds that the competent and proper application of soil science principles by soil scientists is vital to the lives, property, economy, security, and environment of the people of this state. In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of soil science in this state […]
§ 62-18-203. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Classification” means the use and application of the current United States department of agriculture (USDA) soil taxonomy standard as revised, classifying soils to the order, suborder, great group, subgroup, family, series, or phase of series level; “Commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce and insurance, or […]
§ 62-18-204. Restrictions on the Practice of Soil Science
No person shall: Classify soils pursuant to the use and application of the USDA soil taxonomy standard, as revised, prepare any soil maps, reports, or documents resulting from the classification of soils, other than a licensed professional soil scientist or a subordinate under such soil scientist’s direction; Practice soil science in this state unless such […]
§ 62-18-205. Contracting for Soil Science Services
This state and any county, municipality, agency, board, district, commission, authority, or other political subdivision of the state shall only contract for soil science services with persons licensed under this part or with a firm employing a licensed professional soil scientist who shall be in responsible charge of providing such services, except as otherwise provided […]
§ 62-18-206. Applicability of Part — Exemptions
Any person, except a person exempted by this part, who practices or offers to practice soil science in this state, including a person employed by the state or its political subdivisions, is subject to this part. The following persons are exempt: Any person engaged solely in teaching the science of soil science or engaged solely […]
§ 62-18-207. Engaging in Practice of Soil Science — Construction of Part
A sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation that provides soil science services as defined in this part as its primary activity may engage in the practice of soil science; provided, that at least one (1) principal or officer is in responsible charge of such activity and is a licensed professional soil scientist. A sole proprietorship, partnership, […]
§ 62-18-208. Eligibility for Certificate of Licensure
To be eligible for a certificate of licensure, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor of science degree or higher in soils, agronomy or a closely related field. The applicant shall have successfully completed a minimum of fifteen (15) semester […]
§ 62-18-209. Certificate of Licensure
The commissioner shall issue a certificate of licensure, upon payment of a fee prescribed by the commissioner, to any applicant who complies with the requirements of this part. Certificates of licensure shall state the full name of the licensee, bear a certificate of licensure number and be signed by the commissioner under the seal of […]
§ 62-18-211. Duties of Commissioner
In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the commissioner shall: Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out this part in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; Design and adopt an official seal for licensed professional soil scientists to be applied to all drawings, […]
§ 62-18-212. Recognition of Foreign Registration
Any applicant may, in the absence of disqualifying evidence, be deemed by the commissioner to be fully qualified to practice soil science if such applicant holds a like, unexpired certificate of registration issued to the applicant after examination by proper authority in the District of Columbia or in any state or territory in the United […]
§ 62-18-213. Confidential Information
Except as otherwise provided by this part, the following shall be treated as confidential and may not be disclosed except by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or by permission of the applicant: Applications and other personal information submitted by applicants, except to the applicant, the commissioner, department, or its staff; and Information submitted […]
§ 62-18-214. Roster of Licensed Soil Scientists
A roster showing the names and places of business of all licensed soil scientists shall be prepared by the commissioner each year. Copies of this roster shall be placed on file with the secretary of state and furnished to any licensee upon request, free of charge, or to the public upon request and payment of […]
§ 62-18-215. Code of Ethics
The commissioner shall promulgate a code of professional ethics that shall be made known in writing to every licensee and applicant for licensure under this part. The department may revise and amend this code of professional ethics from time to time and shall forthwith notify each licensee in writing of such revision or amendments.
§ 62-18-216. Complaints Against Licensees
Any person may file a complaint with the commissioner against a licensee alleging fraud, deceit, gross neglect, incompetence, or misconduct. Complaints shall be made in writing.
§ 62-18-217. Grounds for Suspension, Revocation or Refusal to Renew Licensure — Hearing — Administrative or Judicial Review — Injunction — Reissuance
The commissioner shall have the power to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of licensure of any licensee who: Is found to have been convicted of: Any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of licensure; A felony for the commission of an offense that bears directly on the licensee’s fitness to practice […]
§ 62-18-218. Legal Counsel
Legal counsel shall be provided by the division of regulatory boards.
§ 62-18-219. Violations — Disciplinary Actions — Penalties
A violation of this part is a Class B misdemeanor. In addition to, or in lieu of, any other lawful disciplinary action under this part, the commissioner may assess a civil penalty not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation. All penalties owed under this part shall be paid to the commissioner for deposit into […]