Title 52, Occupations and Professions

(1) Renewal of a certificate may be effected at any time prior to the renewal date by paying the required renewal fee to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. (2) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the failure of a registrant to renew the certif…

A registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or photogrammetrist who has retired from the active practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping may, upon application and at the discretion of the State Board of Examiners for Enginee…

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may refuse to register an applicant if a court or administrative body in another state has found that the applicant violated a statute, rule, ethical standard or professional standard of that state through the commis…

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue, restore or renew a certificate or permit, or may reprimand an individual enrolled as an intern or holding a certificate or permit: (1) For violating any provision of ORS 672.04…

(1) Proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a certificate, an enrollment or a permit may be initiated by filing with the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying written charges against the accused. The charges may be preferred by any person, or by the …

If the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying decides that a person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any activity that is or will be a violation of ORS 672.002 to 672.325, the board may institute a proceedings in an appropriate circuit court to restrain…

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472 for the purpose of carrying out ORS 672.002 to 672.325. The board shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Governor as follow…

(1) Upon the expiration of the term of any board member, the Governor shall appoint a person possessing the qualifications prescribed by ORS 672.240 as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to serve for a term of four years from July 1. (2) E…

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules: (a) Establishing fees as provided in ORS 672.155 and late-payment charges under ORS 672.170. (b) Providing a procedure for the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of certificates, enroll…

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall carefully investigate any complaints or information relating to violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325. [Amended by 1971 c.753 §29; 1981 c.143 §15]

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may inquire into the identity of any person claiming to be a registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or photogrammetrist and, after due service of a notice in writing, require the pers…

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any provision of ORS 672.002 to 672.325 or any rule adopted thereunder shall forfeit and pay to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying a civil penalty in an amount determined by…

As used in ORS 672.505 to 672.705, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Administrator” means the office as established by ORS 672.505 to 672.705. (2) “Board” means State Board of Geologist Examiners. (3) “Engineering geologist” means a person who applies geologic data, pri…

ORS 672.505 to 672.705 are enacted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in a presently unregulated professional field. This action is necessary to safeguard the health and welfare and property of the people of Oregon. These safeguards are in the fields of geology as related …

(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…

The following persons are exempt from the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705: (1) Persons engaged in teaching and conducting research in the science of geology in an accredited college or university, and students acting under their direction, but who are not engaged in the publ…

(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 shal…

(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. (2) To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualificat…

(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 registere…

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]

(1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who: (a) Submits an application to the administrator; (b) Pays the registration fee established under ORS 672.705; and (c) In the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all…

(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. (2) The board may require completion…

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 requirement…

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…

(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. (2) E…

(1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall keep a public record of its proceedings. (2) All official records of the board, or affidavits by the administrator as to the content of such records, shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein. (3) The…

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.…

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 succ…

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 Boar…

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: (1) The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of re…

The State Board of Geologist Examiners may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked if the person: (1) Submits a written application to the board showing good cause to justify the reissuance; and (2) Demonstrates compliance with the c…

(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 offe…

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 …

In addition to any fees established by rule, the State Board of Geologist Examiners shall establish fees: (1) For examination. (2) For initial or renewal license. (3) For initial or renewal certification in a specialty. (4) For restoration of a license or certificate. (5) For rep…

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 672.045 is a Class A misdemeanor. (2) Notwithstanding ORS 131.105 to 131.155, prosecution for violation of ORS 672.045 may be commenced within two years after discovery of the offense, but in no case shall the period of limitation otherwise a…

As used in ORS 673.010 to 673.465: (1) “Attestation services” means the following professional services required to be performed under rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Accountancy: (a) Any audit or other engagement for which performance standards are included in the Statement…

The public interest requires: (1) The promotion of reliable information used for guidance in financial transactions and accounting for, or assessing the financial status or performance of, commercial, noncommercial and governmental enterprises; (2) That persons professing special…

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may issue a certified public accountant license to a person who: (a) Submits an application in a form prescribed by the board; (b) Provides evidence satisfactory to the board of graduation from a college or university that is accredited by a re…

(1) A person seeking admission to take the certified public accountant examination to obtain a certified public accountant license or public accountant license shall: (a) Submit an application in a form prescribed by the Oregon Board of Accountancy; (b) Furnish evidence satisfact…

(1) The certified public accountant examination must test a person’s knowledge of the subjects of accounting and auditing and other related subjects as provided by the Oregon Board of Accountancy by rule. (2) The board may contract with any organization, governmental or private, …

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may, in accordance with its rules, grant credit to an applicant for one or more sections of an examination for which the applicant received passing grades from the licensing authority in any other state. (2) Any examination for which credit is …

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may issue a public accountant license to a person who submits an application in a form prescribed by the board and who provides evidence satisfactory to the board of the following: (a) Passing an examination on the code of professional ethics a…

Notwithstanding any other law, the liability and limitations on liability of a shareholder, owner, member or comparable person in a registered business organization that is not a proprietorship or partnership for negligent or wrongful acts, omissions or misconduct in the renderin…

(1) To renew a license issued by the Oregon Board of Accountancy, an Oregon licensee shall submit to the board every two years: (a) A completed renewal application; (b) The renewal fee in the amount of $255; and (c) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the Oregon licensee has …

(1) A holder of a license with a principal place of business in another state may practice public accountancy in this state if: (a) The holder has an active certified public accountant license; (b) The requirements to obtain the license in the other state are substantially equiva…

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may issue a certified public accountant license to a person who is licensed in good standing as a certified public accountant in another state and who: (a) Submits an application in a form prescribed by the board; (b) Passes an examination on t…

(1) As used in this section, “foreign country” means a government other than: (a) The United States; or (b) A state. (2) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may issue a certified public accountant license to a person who holds a certified public accountant license or chartered accoun…

(1) Business organizations of certified public accountants or of public accountants shall register with the Oregon Board of Accountancy if the business organization: (a) Has an office in this state and: (A) Uses the terms “certified public accountants” or “public accountants” or …

(1) Each Oregon licensee, under rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Accountancy, shall participate in a continuing education program that directly contributes to professional competency. (2) The education programs shall include any of the following: (a) Professional development …

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may take any of the following disciplinary actions: (a) Revoke, suspend, refuse to renew or limit the privileges of any license issued by the board; (b) Revoke, suspend, refuse to renew or limit the privileges of any registration issued by the …