Title 34 — Title 34

This chapter may be cited as the “Professional Soil Classifiers Registration Act.” History: (Acts 1981, No. 81-766, p. 1308, §1.)

A certificate as a registered professional soil classifier expires at 12:00 P.M. on September 30 of each even-numbered year. A certificate may be renewed by applying to the board in writing prior to the expiration date and by paying the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter. His…

Certificates as a registered professional soil classifier which are not renewed within five years after expiration may not be renewed, restored, reinstated, or reissued thereafter. The holder of such certificate may apply for and obtain a new certificate if: (1) No fact, circumst…

The amount of the fees prescribed by this chapter shall be fixed by the board in accordance with the following schedule: (1) The fee for filing each application for certification as a registered professional soil classifier shall be set by the board; (2) Renewal fees for certific…

The board may receive and investigate complaints against registered professional soil classifiers and persons granted temporary authorizations pursuant to this chapter and make findings thereon. History: (Acts 1981, No. 81-766, p. 1308, §13.)

The board shall have the duty and authority to investigate violations of this chapter. History: (Acts 1981, No. 81-766, p. 1308, §14.)

It shall be the duty of the respective officers charged with the enforcement of laws and ordinances to prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the secretary of the board, under the direction of the board, …

Upon one year after enactment, it shall be unlawful for anyone other than a professional soil classifier registered under this chapter to sign or endorse as a registered professional soil classifier any plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents, or to use in any m…

Etc. It is unlawful for anyone to sign or endorse plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents after the registration of the individual named thereof has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless the registration has been renewed or reissued. History: (Acts 19…

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and for each offense for which he or she is convicted shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than three months or by both. History:…

Treasury; Limitation on Appropriation Funds. The secretary of the board shall receive and account for all moneys derived under the provisions of this chapter. Such moneys shall be kept in a separate fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Soil Classifier’s Fund. Such fund s…

As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee for the Registration of Professional Soil Classifiers. (2) REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL…

This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession. In particular, this chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent individuals who are duly licensed by the State of Alabama Board of Registration of Professiona…

This chapter does not prohibit one or more professional soil classifiers from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. In such partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of classification services, at least one partner o…

Any person, except those specifically exempted by this chapter, who shall practice or offer to practice soil classification for the public in this state is subject to this chapter. History: (Acts 1981, No. 81-766, p. 1308, §5.)

The following persons shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) Any person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this state, practicing or offering to practice herein the profession of soil classifier when such practice does not exceed a …

Appointment of Advisory Council; Duties, Organization, Etc. (a) The Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee shall serve as and be the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers, and it shall be the duty of such board to administer the provisions of this c…

The board shall have the following powers: (1) To adopt and amend all bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary or convenient to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter and for the conduct of its affairs and functions consistent with the Constitution and laws of th…

Without Examination; Certificate of Registration; Denial of Registration. (a) An application of registration as a professional soil classifier shall be made to the board on a form prescribed by it and shall be accompanied by the application fee fixed by this chapter. (b) An appli…