Title 43 — Title 43
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O.C.G.A. § 43-19-1 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Geologists Act of 1975.” History. Code 1933, § 84-2101A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1. 43-19-2. Purpose of chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-10 Registration required
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It shall be unlawful for any person to practice publicly or offer to practice publicly geology in this state, as defined in this chapter, or to use in connection with his name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a r…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-11 Application
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An application for registration as a geologist or certification in a specialty shall be made under oath and shall show the applicant’s education and a detailed summary of his geologic work. The application shall be accompanied by an application fee fixed by the board. History. Code…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-12 Qualifications of applicants
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To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications: (1) Be of good ethical character; (2) Have graduated from an accredited college or university which has been approved by the board with a major in either geology,…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-13 Examinations
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(a) Examinations shall be held at least annually. (b) The board shall approve the scope, form, and content of the examinations required for licensure under this chapter. History. Code 1933, § 84-2510A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; Code 1933, § 84- 2110A, as redesignated b…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-14 Reciprocity
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A person holding a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology, on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him by a proper authority of a state, territory or possession of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and who, in the opinion…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-15 Short title
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Purpose of chapter. Definitions. State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists; members. Board meetings; officers. General powers and duties of board. Service of appeals, documents, and legal process on division director. [Reserved] Official records and affidavits as evi…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-16 Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate; appeal
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(a) The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a certificate to an applicant therefor or to revoke or suspend the certificate of a person registered by the board or to discipline a person registered by the board as provided in Code Section 43-1-19. (b) The action by the …
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-18 Certification in a specialty
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(a) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons may also be eligible for certification in a specialty. Such specialties may be 649 43-19-20 created by the board by regulation, with such regulations to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-19 Seals
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Each registrant under this chapter, upon issuance of a certificate of registration, may use a seal of such design as is authorized by the board, bearing the registrant’s name and the legend “Registered Professional Geologist” or “Certified (subspecialty) Geologist.” All drawings, r…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-2 Purpose of chapter
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In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of geology in this state is declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. This chapter is intended to introduce qualifying criteria into a previously unregulated profes…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-20 Misdemeanors, §43-19-27
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Nonpublic geological services. Employing nonregistered geologist to perform, §43-19-25. Partnerships. Practice by partnerships, §43-19-25. Purpose of provisions, §43-19-2. Reciprocity. Certificates of registration, §43-19-14. Records. Board of registration. Prima-facie evidence, §…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-22 Attorney General as legal adviser
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The Attorney General of this state or any assistant designated by him or her shall act as legal adviser of the board. History. Code 1933, § 84-2526A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1; Code 1933, § 84- 2126A, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1976, p. 695, § 1; Ga. L. 2002, p. 415, § 4…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-24 Exceptions to operation of chapter
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Any person, except as specifically exempted below, who shall publicly practice or offer to practice publicly geology in this state is subject to this chapter. The following persons are exempt: (1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged in nonpublic ge…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-25 Local government
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Contracts for geological services. Registered geologists only, §43-19-20. Misdemeanors, §43-19-27.
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-26 Unlawful acts
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist, or a subordinate under the direction of one of the above to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents in which the performance is related to the public we…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-27 Penalty
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Any person who publicly practices or offers to practice publicly geology for others in this state without being registered in accordance with this chapter; any person presenting or attempting to use as his own the certificate of registration or the seal of another; any person who …
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-28 Denial, suspension, or revocation of certificate; appeal
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[Reserved] Reissuance of certificates. Certification in a specialty. Seals. [Reserved] Requirement that state and subdivisions contract only with registered geologists. [Reserved] Subpoena. Attorney General as legal adviser. [Reserved] Filing of complaints. Exceptions to operation …
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. (2) “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology. (3) “Geology” means that science which treats of the earth in general; investigation of the earth’s…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-5 Board meetings; officers
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(a) The board shall hold such meetings as may be necessary for it to carry out its duties under this chapter. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present shall be necessary to transact business. (b) The board shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman. The d…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-6 General powers and duties of board
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In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the board shall: (1) Adopt and amend rules and regulations which may be reasonably necessary for this chapter and the regulation of proceedings before the board. The board and all of its rules, regulations, and proc…
O.C.G.A. § 43-19-8 Examinations
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Certificates of registration, §43-19-13. Exceptions to provisions, §43-19-24. Felony conviction. Notice to licensing authority, §43-1-27. Legislation review of professions. General provisions, §§43-1A-1 to 43-1A-9. Legislative declaration.