ORS 672.505
Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705


As used in ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees), unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)

“Administrator” means the office as established by ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees).

(2)

“Board” means State Board of Geologist Examiners.

(3)

“Engineering geologist” means a person who applies geologic data, principles and interpretation to naturally occurring materials so that geologic factors affecting planning, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering works are properly recognized and utilized.

(4)

“Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology.

(5)

“Geologist in training” means a person certified by the board as having passed an examination in the geologic subjects and having adequate academic training.

(6)

“Geology” refers to:

(a)

That science that treats of the earth in general;

(b)

Investigation of the earth’s crust and the rocks and other materials that compose it; and

(c)

The applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials for the benefit of humanity.

(7)

“Public practice of geology” means the performance for another of geological service or work, such as consultation, investigation, surveys, evaluation, planning, mapping and inspection of geological work, that is related to public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property and the environment, except as specifically exempted by ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees).

(8)

“Qualified nonregistered geologist” means a person who possesses all the qualifications specified in ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) for registration except that the person is not registered in this state.

(9)

“Registered certified specialty geologist” means a person who is certified as a specialty geologist under the provisions of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees).

(10)

“Registered geologist” means a person who is registered as a geologist under the provisions of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees).

(11)

“Responsible charge of work” means the independent control and direction of geological work by the use of initiative, skill and independent judgment, or the supervision of such work.

(12)

“Subordinate” means any person who assists a registered geologist in the practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work. [1977 c.612 §2; 1981 c.295 §1; 1987 c.414 §48; 2003 c.379 §1; 2005 c.22 §476]

Source: Section 672.505 — Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html.

672.002
Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325
672.005
Additional definitions
672.007
Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
672.020
Practice of engineering without registration prohibited
672.025
Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited
672.028
Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited
672.045
Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
672.047
Right of entry by land surveyor
672.060
Activities not requiring registration
672.090
Issuance of certificates by board
672.098
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer
672.103
Examination waiver
672.107
Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures
672.109
Temporary permit to practice engineering
672.126
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor
672.136
Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist
672.143
Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping
672.146
Alternatives to degree requirements
672.151
Notice to candidates of examination results
672.153
Registration in new branch of profession
672.155
Establishment of fees by rule
672.157
Payment of fee required before issuance of certificate
672.159
Numbering and recording of certificates
672.162
Specification of branch
672.168
Expiration date of certificates
672.170
Renewal of certificate
672.180
Retiree exemption from registration renewal fees
672.195
Grounds for refusal to register applicant
672.200
Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate or permit or refusal to issue, restore or renew certificate or permit
672.210
Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment
672.215
Proceedings to enjoin violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325
672.240
State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
672.250
Term
672.255
Rulemaking authority
672.300
Investigation of complaints
672.310
Investigation of identity of person claiming to be registered
672.325
Civil penalties
672.505
Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.515
Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.525
Geologist registration
672.535
Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.545
Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation
672.555
Application
672.565
Certification in specialty
672.575
Examination
672.585
Certificate of registration
672.588
Continuing education programs
672.595
Registration of persons licensed in other jurisdictions
672.605
Seal of geologist
672.615
State Board of Geologist Examiners
672.635
Record of board proceedings
672.645
Appeals filed with board
672.655
Code of professional conduct
672.665
Charges against geologist
672.675
Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate
672.685
Reissuance of revoked certificate
672.690
Civil penalties
672.695
Public agencies required to contract with or for registered geologist
672.705
Fees
672.991
Penalties
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