Chapter 89F

This Chapter may be cited as the North Carolina Soil Scientist Licensing Act. (1995, c. 414, s. 1.)

(a) To be eligible for a license as a soil scientist in this State, an applicant shall satisfy the following minimum qualifications: (1) Be of good moral and ethical character as attested to by (i) four letters of reference, two of which shall be written by licensed soil scientis…

Examinations shall be formulated and conducted by the Board at the time and place as determined by the Board, and shall be held at least annually. (1995, c. 414, s. 1.)

A person who holds a license to engage in the practice of soil science on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to that person by a proper authority by another state, by a territory, or by a possession of the United States or the District of Columbia, and who, as …

(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who has satisfactorily met the requirements of this Chapter including the payment of the license fee. A license shall be valid for the period of time established by the Board by rule. Each license shall state the full name of t…

Upon the issuance of a license, each soil scientist shall obtain from the Secretary-Treasurer a seal bearing the licensee's name and the legend "Licensed Soil Scientist - State of North Carolina". The Board shall ensure that the design of the seal is easily distinguished from oth…

(a) The Board shall maintain a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for licensure under this Chapter. For each applicant the register shall show: (1) The name, age, and home address of the applicant. (2) The date of application. (3) The applicant's place o…

The Secretary-Treasurer of the Board shall keep a record and shall publish annually a roster showing the names, places of business, and residence addresses of all soil scientists licensed under this Chapter. Copies of this roster shall be made available to the public upon request…

The Board shall prepare and adopt by rule a Code of Professional Conduct that shall be made known in writing to every licensee and applicant for licensing under this Chapter and that shall be published by the Board. Publication of the Code of Professional Conduct is due notice to…

Any person may file written charges of violations of this Chapter or any rules adopted pursuant to this Chapter with the Board against any licensee. Any charges or allegations shall be in writing, shall be sworn to by the person making them, and shall be filed with the Secretary-…

(a) It is unlawful for any person other than a licensed soil scientist or a subordinate under the soil scientist's direction to conduct or participate in any practice of soil science or prepare any soil science reports, maps, or documents related to the public welfare or the safe…

The purposes of this Chapter are to protect life, property, health, and public welfare through regulation of the practice of soil science in the State; to define the practice of soil science as a profession by establishing minimum standards of ethical conduct and professional res…

(a) The Board may, consistent with the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, refuse to grant or to renew, suspend, or revoke the license of any person licensed under this Chapter who: (1) Violates the provisions of this Chapter or a rule adopted by the Board. (2) Ha…

The Board may, by a vote of the quorum, reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked if the Board finds, after written application by the applicant, that there is good cause to justify the reissuance of the license. (1995, c. 414, s. 1.)

A person who does any of the following shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor: (1) Willfully practices soil science or offers to practice soil science for any other person in this State without being licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (2) Presents, or a…

The Board may seek injunctive relief to enjoin and restrain any natural or corporate person from violating this Chapter. The Board shall not be required to post bond in connection with obtaining either provisional, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief. (1995, c. 414, s. 1.…

The Attorney General or his designee shall act as legal advisor to the Board. (1995, c. 414, s. 1.)

(a) The Board shall determine fees for the following services that shall not exceed the amounts specified in this section: Application $ 80.00 Application for corporate certificate of licensure $100.00 Renewal of corporate certificate of licensure $100.00 License $185.00 Renewal …

As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the North Carolina Board for Licensing of Soil Scientists. (2) "License" means a certificate issued by the Board to an individual who meets the requirements established for a licensed soil scientist…

(a) Creation; Membership. - The North Carolina Board for Licensing of Soil Scientists is created. The Board shall consist of seven members appointed as follows: (1) One member appointed by the Governor, who shall be a soil scientist employed by a federal or State agency. (2) One …

(a) The Board shall: (1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (2) Elect from its membership a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary-Treasurer. (3) Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for licensing under this Chapter and issue a license to eac…

A corporation organized under Chapter 55B of the General Statutes, a limited liability company organized under Chapter 57D of the General Statutes, a partnership, or a sole proprietorship may engage in the practice of soil science in this State. A licensed soil scientist shall be…

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who practices or offers to practice soil science in this State is subject to the provisions of this Chapter. (b) The following are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter: (1) Persons engaged solely in teachi…

This Chapter shall not prevent: (1) The practice of any profession or trade for which a license is required under any other law of this State. (2) Registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soil mechanics, foundation engineering, or other professional engineering …

An application for a license as a soil scientist shall be made under oath, shall show the applicant's education and a summary of the applicant's professional work experience as a soil scientist, and shall show any other relevant criteria as determined by the Board. (1995, c. 414,…