ORS 672.525
Geologist registration

  • public practice of geology

(1)

No person, other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist or a subordinate under the direction of either, shall provide or prepare for the public practice of geology any geologic maps, plans, reports, or documents except as specifically exempted in ORS 672.535 (Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705).

(2)

No person shall publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state, and use in connection with the name of the person or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a registered geologist, unless such person has been registered or exempted under the provisions of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees). The right to engage in the public practice of geology is deemed a personal right, based on the qualifications of the individual as evidenced by the certificate of registration, and shall not be transferable.

(3)

No person other than a geologist registered under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) shall stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a registered geologist or registered certified specialty geologist, or to use in any manner the title “geologist” or the title of any registered certified specialty geologist while conducting the public practice of geology unless registered or certified under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees).

(4)

No person shall sign, or stamp or seal any geologic maps, plans, plats, reports, or other geologic documents after the certification of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless the certificate has been renewed or reissued.

(5)

No person shall attempt to use the certificate of registration or seal of another, or falsely impersonate another registrant.

(6)

No person shall give false or forged evidence of any kind to the State Board of Geologist Examiners to obtain a certificate of registration.

(7)

No person, including a person registered as a geologist under this section, shall practice or offer to perform any activities of an engineering geologist as defined in ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) unless the person is certified as an engineering geologist under ORS 672.565 (Certification in specialty).

(8)

A person shall be construed to publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology if the person:

(a)

Publicly practices any branch of the profession of geology;

(b)

By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead or card, or in any other way, purports to be a registered geologist, or through the use of some other title implies that the person is a registered geologist or that the person is registered under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees); or

(c)

Offers to provide any geological services or work recognized as the public practice of geology for a fee or other compensation.

(9)

A person does not publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology solely because the person testifies or prepares to testify in a public proceeding. [1977 c.612 §3; 1995 c.32 §1; 2001 c.232 §1; 2003 c.379 §2]

Source: Section 672.525 — Geologist registration; public practice of geology, 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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