Section 34-41-1 – Short Title.
Section 34-41-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Alabama Professional Geologists Licensing Act.” (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §1.)
Section 34-41-10 – Minimum Requirements to Be Eligible for License.
Section 34-41-10 Minimum requirements to be eligible for license. (a) An applicant is eligible for a license as a professional geologist in the State of Alabama if the applicant meets the following minimum requirements: (1) Is of good moral character. (2) Has graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in geology, engineering […]
Section 34-41-11 – Examinations.
Section 34-41-11 Examinations. Annual examinations shall be formulated and conducted by the board at a time and place the board shall determine. The board shall by regulation establish the fee required for examination. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §11.)
Section 34-41-12 – Issuance of License.
Section 34-41-12 Issuance of license. (a) Upon payment of a license fee the board shall issue a biennial license to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. Licenses shall show the full name of the licensee, give a serial number, and shall be signed by both the chair and secretary-treasurer […]
Section 34-41-13 – Certification in Specialty.
Section 34-41-13 Certification in specialty. If, in the opinion of the board, there is a need, in addition to licensing as a professional geologist, for more definitive recognition of geologic expertise, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Specialties may be created by the board after notice to all Alabama licensed […]
Section 34-41-14 – Seal.
Section 34-41-14 Seal. (a) Each geologist, upon the issuance of a license, shall obtain from the secretary-treasurer of the board or his or her designee, at a cost prescribed by the board, a seal of the design authorized by the board bearing the name of the licensee and the legend “Licensed Professional Geologist – State […]
Section 34-41-15 – Register of Applications.
Section 34-41-15 Register of applications. (a) The board shall keep a register of all applications for licensing. The register shall include: (1) The name, age, and address of each applicant. (2) The date of the application. (3) The place of business of the applicant. (4) The education of the applicant and other pertinent qualifications. (5) […]
Section 34-41-16 – Roster.
Section 34-41-16 Roster. The secretary-treasurer of the board shall publish biennially a roster showing the names, license numbers, places of business, and business and residence addresses of all professional geologists licensed in Alabama. Copies of this roster shall be made available to the public upon request and payment of a reasonable fee. (Acts 1995, No. […]
Section 34-41-17 – Written Charges Against Licensed Geologist.
Section 34-41-17 Written charges against licensed geologist. Any person may file written charges against any licensed professional geologist pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the board. Charges or allegations shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the secretary-treasurer of the […]
Section 34-41-18 – Illegal Acts.
Section 34-41-18 Illegal acts. (a) It is unlawful for any person except a licensed professional geologist or a subordinate under his or her direction, as defined in Section 34-41-7(b)(6); a geologist explicitly exempt from licensing pursuant to Section 34-41-7; and those persons explicitly exempt under Section 34-41-8(b)(1) to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents […]
Section 34-41-19 – Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License.
Section 34-41-19 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license. The board may refuse to grant or renew, or may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under this chapter who: (1) Has violated this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board. (2) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor under this chapter. (3) […]
Section 34-41-2 – Purposes of Chapter.
Section 34-41-2 Purposes of chapter. (a) The Alabama Professional Geologists Licensing Act is enacted for the following purposes: (1) To protect life, property, health, safety, public welfare, and the environment through the regulation of the practice of geology in the State of Alabama. (2) To define the practice of geology as a profession and to […]
Section 34-41-20 – Procedures for Disciplinary Actions; Aggrieved Person May Petition Board for Hearing; Judicial Review.
Section 34-41-20 Procedures for disciplinary actions; aggrieved person may petition board for hearing; judicial review. (a) The board shall develop procedures for investigation, prehearing, and hearing of disciplinary actions. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board other than a decision in a disciplinary action may petition the board for a hearing. (c) […]
Section 34-41-21 – Reissuance of License.
Section 34-41-21 Reissuance of license. The board may issue a license to any person whose license has been revoked, when the board finds upon written application by the applicant and a review of the facts that there is good cause to justify reissuance. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. 820, §21.)
Section 34-41-22 – Actions Which Are Class B Misdemeanors.
Section 34-41-22 Actions which are Class B misdemeanors. Any person who does any of the following is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor: (1) Willfully publicly practices, or offers or attempts to publicly practice, geology for other natural or corporate persons in Alabama without being licensed in accordance with this chapter or hereby exempted. (2) […]
Section 34-41-23 – Injunction.
Section 34-41-23 Injunction. As an additional remedy, the board may proceed in a court of an appropriate jurisdiction to enjoin and restrain any person for violating this chapter. The board shall not be required to post bond in connection with obtaining provisional, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief pursuant to law. (Acts 1995, No. 95-399, p. […]
Section 34-41-24 – Sunset Law.
Section 34-41-24 Sunset Law. The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists shall be subject to the provisions of the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981, and shall be classified as an enumerated agency pursuant to Section 41-20-3. The board shall dissolve on October 1, 1997, unless continued as therein provided and, if continued, the board […]
Section 34-41-3 – Definitions.
Section 34-41-3 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists. (2) GEOLOGIST. A person who holds a degree in the geological sciences from an accredited college or university. (3) GEOLOGIST-IN-TRAINING. A person who holds a degree in the geological sciences […]
Section 34-41-4 – Board Created; Membership Generally.
Section 34-41-4 Board created; membership generally. (a) There is created the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists which shall administer and enforce this chapter. (b) The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor from a list of nominees submitted by the board, or any entity designated by the board. Members of […]
Section 34-41-5 – Powers of Board.
Section 34-41-5 Powers of board. (a) The board shall elect from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary-treasurer. The board shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings. A majority of the appointed membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for all meetings. (b) The board shall, by regulation, adopt an administrative […]