Chapter 672 — Chapter 672

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

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ORS 672.530 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.535 Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705. The following persons are exempt from the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705

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ORS 672.540 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.545 Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation; employment of nonregistered geologist; practice by other professionals; practice by nonresident. (1) ORS 672.505 to 672.705 do 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 registered geologist

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ORS 672.550 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.555 Application; qualifications for certificates of registration; rules. (1) An application for registration as a geologist shall show the applicant’s education and a detailed summary of the geological work performed by the applicant

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ORS 672.560 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.565 Certification in specialty; rules; professional affairs committees. (1) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons also may be eligible for certification in a specialty. A specialty may be created by the State Board of Geologist Examiners by rule, with the rules to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitted for both registration as a geologist and for certification in a specialty at the same time, but the applicant must be approved for registration as a geologist before being considered for certification in a specialty

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ORS 672.570 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.575 Examination. The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall determine the scope, form and content of the examinations, provided for under ORS 672.505 to 672.705. [1977 c.612 §9]

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ORS 672.580 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.585 Certificate of registration; renewal; fee; replacement. (1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who

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ORS 672.588 Continuing education programs; fee; rules. (1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners may establish or approve programs of continuing education that contribute to the competency of geologists. The board may charge a fee for the programs of continuing education established by the board

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ORS 672.590 [Repealed by 1971 c.734 §21 and 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.595 Registration of persons licensed in other jurisdictions. A person who holds a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology, or a certificate of specialization, issued to the person by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia having licensing requirements comparable to Oregon, and who, in the opinion of the State Board of Geologist Examiners otherwise meets the requirements of ORS 672.505 to 672.705 may, upon application, be registered without further examination. [1977 c.612 §10]

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ORS 672.600 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.605 Seal of geologist. Each registrant, upon issuance of a certificate, shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Geologist Examiners, bearing the registrant’s name and the legend “registered geologist” or “certified specialty geologist.” All drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work as defined in ORS 672.505 to 672.705 that have been prepared or approved by a registered geologist or a subordinate employee under the direction of a registered geologist for the use of or for delivery to any person or for public record within this state shall be signed by the registered geologist and impressed with the seal or the seal of a nonresident practicing under the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705, either of which shall indicate responsibility for them. [1977 c.612 §12; 2001 c.232 §2]

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ORS 672.610 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.615 State Board of Geologist Examiners; members; powers. (1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472 for the purpose of carrying out ORS 672.505 to 672.705. The board shall consist of four geologists and one public member, appointed by the Governor

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ORS 672.620 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.635 Record of board proceedings; roster. (1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall keep a public record of its proceedings

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ORS 672.645 Appeals filed with board; service on administrator. All appeals from a decision of the State Board of Geologist Examiners, all documents or applications required by law to be filed with the board, and any notice or legal process to be served upon the board shall be filed with or served upon the administrator of the board. [1977 c.612 §15]

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ORS 672.655 Code of professional conduct. The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall cause to be prepared and shall adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be made known in writing to every registrant and applicant for registration under ORS 672.505 to 672.705. A copy of the code shall be provided to each successful applicant at the time of registration under ORS 672.585. The board may revise and amend this code of ethics from time to time and shall forthwith notify each registrant in writing of such revisions or amendments. [1977 c.612 §17; 1997 c.107 §2]

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ORS 672.665 Charges against geologist. Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, negligence, gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct against any registrant. Such charges shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the administrator of the State Board of Geologist Examiners. [1977 c.612 §18; 1995 c.154 §1]

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ORS 672.675 Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate. The State Board of Geologist Examiners has the power to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the certificate of registration of any registrant or reprimand any registrant who is found to have been involved in

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ORS 672.685 Reissuance of revoked certificate. The State Board of Geologist Examiners may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked if the person

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ORS 672.690 Civil penalties. (1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person who violates any provision of ORS 672.515 to 672.705 or any rule adopted thereunder is subject to payment of a civil penalty to the State Board of Geologist Examiners in an amount of not more than $1,000 for each offense

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ORS 672.695 Public agencies required to contract with or for registered geologist. This state and its political subdivisions, such as a county, city or a legally constituted board, district, commission or authority, shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under ORS 672.505 to 672.705 or a firm employing a registered geologist. [1977 c.612 §21]

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ORS 672.705 Fees. In addition to any fees established by rule, the State Board of Geologist Examiners shall establish fees

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ORS 672.990 [Repealed by 1971 c.751 §39]

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ORS 672.991 Penalties. (1) Violation of any provision of ORS 672.045 is a Class A misdemeanor

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