Georgia Administrative Code

(1) The Board or its duly appointed representative will review each complaint and initiate whatever investigative action is appropriate. (2) All investigations shall be conducted as provided by the laws of the State of Georgia, including but not limited to the Georgia Administrat…

(1) All disciplinary proceedings, including hearings in contested cases, shall be conducted as provided by the laws of the State of Georgia, including but not limited to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (O.C.G.A. §§ 50-13-1et seq.); O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-1et seq.; the Funeral …

(1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall administer the provisions of the Act. The Board shall consist of five (5) geologists and one (1) public member, appointed by the Governor, approved by the Secretary of State and confirmed by the Senate, and the…

The Board may determine procedures whereby recommendations may be made to the Governor for nominations to the Board.

The Governor may remove any member of the Board for misconduct, incompetency, neglect of duty, or any other sufficient causes. Vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor as provided for herein.

The Headquarters of the Board shall be the office of the Joint Secretary, State Examining Boards, 166 Pryor Street, S. W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. The public may obtain information and submit requests at the office of the Joint Secretary.

(1) The Board shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year. Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be necessary to transact business. Special meetings of the Board shall be called by the Division Direct…

The Board shall annually elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Board, appoint committees and perform the usual duties of his office, and the Vice-Chairman shall perform all such duties in the absence of the Chairman.

(1) The Division Director shall serve as Secretary of the Board and, perform for the Board those duties set forth in O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 1.

The Board shall adopt a seal for its own use and shall have the words "Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists" inscribed thereon, and the Joint Secretary shall have the care and custody thereof.

In order to safeguard life, health, and property, and to promote the public welfare, the practice of geology in this state has been declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. These Rules and Regulations are adopted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in a …

The definitions used herein are as follows: (a) "Act" means the Registration of Geologists Act of 1975. (b) "Board" means the State Board of Geologists Examiners (State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists). (c) "Division Director" means the office as established by …

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist or a subordinate under the direction of a registered geologist to prepare any geologic plans, reports or documents in which the performance is related to the public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, …

To be eligible for registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications: (a) Be of good ethical character. (b) Have graduated from an accredited college or university which has been approved by the Board, with either a major in geology, engineering g…

(1) An application for registration as a geologist shall be made under oath, shall show the applicant's education and a detailed summary of his geological work. The application shall be accompanied by an application fee fixed by the Board and an official transcript of all undergr…

(1) Regular written examinations. (a) The regular written examination for registration as a geologist shall be administered not less than twice each calendar year, provided there are qualified applicants for the same. The regular examination consists of: Part I - To examine the a…

A person registered to engage in the practice of geology, on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him by proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and who, in the opinion of the Board otherwise mee…

(1) The Board shall issue a Certificate of Registration, upon payment of the registration fee as provided to any applicant who, in the opinion of the Board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of these Rules and Regulations. Certificates of Registration shall show the ful…

Each registrant hereunder, upon issuance of a certificate may purchase a seal bearing the registrant's name and the legend "Registered Professional Geologist". The seal shall comply in all respects with the sample, including size and format.

The Board, by majority vote of the quorum, may reissue a Certificate of Registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked upon written application to the Board by the applicant, showing good cause to justify such reissuance.

(1) All official records of the Board, or affidavits by the Division Director as to the content of such records, shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein. (2) Except as provided herein, the following shall be treated as confidential and need not be…

(1) The Act does not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation. In a partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, at least one partner or officer shall be a registe…

All drawings, reports, plats, or other geologic papers or documents involving public geologic work as defined in the Act which shall have been prepared or approved by a registered geologist or a subordinate employee under his direction for the use of or for delivery to any person…

Each person who is an applicant for registration or a holder of a Certificate of Registration from the Board shall notify the Board within thirty (30) days of any and all changes giving both his old and new address and telephone number.

All fees required by the provisions of the Act and the rules of the Board shall be transmitted by money order, bank draft or check payable to the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. No fees are refundable.

The Board hereby adopts by reference a fee schedule that sets forth fees established by the Board. The fee schedule is available by mail and at the Board's website. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. A fee payment that is dishonored is subject to the…

(1) The registration shall expire on the 31st of December each odd numbered year. (2) Late renewal applications submitted during the six month penalty period following expiration must be accompanied by a late renewal fee. (3) Registrations not renewed prior to the end of the six …

When transmitted through the mail, fees required under provisions of this rule shall be deemed filed on the date shown by the post office cancellation mark appearing on the envelope containing the fee.

Geology is a profession, and the privilege of professional practice requires responsibility, as well as professional knowledge, on the part of each practitioner. Each registered professional geologist shall be guided by the highest standards of business ethics, personal honor and…

Any person may refer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct against any registrant. Such charges shall be written and shall be filed with the Board at the Board office.

The Board shall initiate an investigation of any such complaint and shall hold a hearing on those complaints which it deems of sufficient merit.

(1) The Board shall have the power to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the Certificate of Registration of any registrant who is found to have been involved in: (a) the practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a Certificate of Registration; (b) any gross negligence, incompe…

Any person who shall publicly practice, or offer to publicly practice geology for others in this State without being registered in accordance with the provisions of the Act, or any person presenting or attempting to use as his own the Certificate of Registration or the seal of an…

The Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists hereby adopts by reference as its permanent rules Chapters 295-3 through 295-13, and any future amendments thereto.