32 §4901. Title
§4901. Title This chapter may be cited as the “Geologists and Soil Scientists Licensing Act.” [PL 2019, c. 285, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 285, §4 (AMD).
32 §4902. Definitions
§4902. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the following words have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 285, §5 (AMD).] 1. Board. “Board” means the State Board of Licensure for Geologists and Soil Scientists. [PL 2019, c. 285, §5 (AMD).] 1-A. Approved. “Approved” means […]
32 §4903. Effect of law
§4903. Effect of law 1. Licensure required. No person may practice or offer to practice geology or soil science in the State without a current license issued under this chapter, unless specifically exempted from the license requirement by this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §2 (AMD).] 2. Effect. This chapter shall not […]
32 §4904. Corporations, partnerships, associations and government agencies
§4904. Corporations, partnerships, associations and government agencies This chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists or soil scientists from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or government agency. In such partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, or in a government agency in which geological work is […]
32 §4905. Application (REPEALED)
§4905. Application (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 501, §71 (RP).
32 §4906-A. Subsurface wastewater disposal
§4906-A. Subsurface wastewater disposal Persons who have been licensed pursuant to Title 22, section 42, subsection 3‑A to evaluate soil for subsurface wastewater disposal are exempt from the license requirement if their soil evaluation work relates solely to subsurface wastewater disposal systems. [PL 2019, c. 285, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 501, […]
32 §4906. Exemptions
§4906. Exemptions The following persons are exempt from the license requirement imposed by this chapter: [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §3 (AMD).] 1. Nonresident practicing less than 30 days. A person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this State, practicing or offering to practice in the profession […]
32 §4907. Board
§4907. Board The State Board of Licensure for Geologists and Soil Scientists as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 19 shall administer this chapter. The board consists of 7 members, 5 of whom are appointed by the Governor from the following categories: One academic geologist; one independent consultant or salaried geologist; one independent consultant […]
32 §4908. Powers and duties
§4908. Powers and duties The board may adopt, amend or repeal rules and regulations, pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II, to carry out this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations relating to professional conduct in accordance with the policy of this chapter. [PL 1979, c. 300, §3 (RPR).] 1. […]
32 §4909-A. Licensure by endorsement
§4909-A. Licensure by endorsement Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for […]
32 §4909. Qualifications
§4909. Qualifications 1. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §8 (RP).] 1-A. Application. An applicant for licensure as a geologist or soil scientist shall file an application and pay the application fee as set under section 4912. An applicant for licensure as a geologist or soil scientist must be trustworthy and competent. [PL 2007, […]
32 §4910. Expiration (REPEALED)
§4910. Expiration (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 760, §14 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 300, §4 (RP).
32 §4911. Expiration and renewal
§4911. Expiration and renewal Licenses expire on December 31st or at such other times as the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation may designate and become invalid on that date unless renewed. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §9 (AMD).] A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration […]
32 §4912. Fees
§4912. Fees The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this subchapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $250 annually. […]
32 §4913. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
§4913. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, […]
32 §4914. Reissuance of certificate (REPEALED)
§4914. Reissuance of certificate (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 760, §18 (RPR). PL 2019, c. 285, §12 (RP).
32 §4915. Enforcement (REPEALED)
§4915. Enforcement (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 760, §19 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. S, §12 (RP).
32 §4916. Use of name (REPEALED)
§4916. Use of name (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 501, §78 (RP).
32 §4917. Violation (REPEALED)
§4917. Violation (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 558, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 501, §79 (RP).
32 §4918. Plans prepared
§4918. Plans prepared All geologic plans, specifications, reports or documents that are prepared by a licensed geologist or by a subordinate under the licensed geologist’s direction must be signed by the licensed geologist, which indicates the licensed geologist’s responsibility for them. [PL 2019, c. 285, §13 (AMD).] All soil science maps, reports or documents […]