Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

The legislature finds it is in the public interest to regulate the practice of geology to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare.[ 2000 c 253 s 1.]

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the geologist licensing board.(2) "Department" means the department of licensing.(3) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing.(4) "Eng…

(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice, or offer to practice, geology for others in this state, or to use in connection with his or her name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a licensed geologist, o…

The state geologist licensing board is created. The board consists of seven members, six of whom shall be appointed by the director, who shall advise the director concerning the administration of this chapter. Of the initial appointments to the board, five shall be actively engag…

The director has the following authority in administering this chapter:(1) To adopt fees as provided in RCW 43.24.086; and(2) To administer licensing examinations approved by the board.[ 2007 c 256 s 5; 2002 c 86 s 261; 2000 c 253 s 5.]Notes:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note fo…

The board has the following authority in administering this chapter:(1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter;(2) To establish the minimum qualifications for applicants for licensure as provided by this chapter;(3) To approve the method …

In order to become a licensed geologist, an applicant must meet the following requirements:(1) The applicant shall be of good moral and ethical character as attested to by letters of reference submitted by the applicant or as otherwise determined by the board;(2) The applicant sh…

An application for licensing shall be filed with the director on a form provided by the director and must contain statements made under oath demonstrating the applicant's education and practical experience. The director may require any information and documentation that reasonabl…

Examinations of applicants for licensing, when required, shall be held at such times and places as determined by the board with the director's approval. The scope of the examination shall be directed to an applicant's ability to practice geology or any approved specialty of geolo…

The director shall issue a certificate of licensing to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all of the requirements of this chapter for licensing as a geologist or an approved specialty geologist. The certificate shall show the full name of the license holder, shall have a ce…

The director may, upon application and payment of a fee determined by the director as provided in RCW 43.24.086, issue a license and certificate without further examination as a geologist or specialty geologist to any person who holds a license or certificate of qualification iss…

Licenses issued in conformance with this chapter shall be renewed periodically on a date to be set by the director in conformance with RCW 43.24.140. A license holder who fails to pay the prescribed fee within ninety days following the date of expiration shall pay a renewal fee e…

(1) All fees and fines collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the geologists' account, created in subsection (2) of this section.(2) The geologists' account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from fines and fees collected und…

In addition to the unprofessional conduct described in RCW 18.235.130, the following conduct, acts, and conditions constitute unprofessional conduct:(1) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter;(2) Not meeting the qualifications for …

The board shall immediately suspend the license or practice permit of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a child support order. If the person has continued to meet al…

The following activities do not require a certificate of licensing under this chapter:(1) Geological work performed by an employee or a subordinate of a geologist or specialty geologist licensed under this chapter, provided that the work does not include responsible charge of geo…

The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2002 c 86 s 265.]Notes:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Pa…

An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the board determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 351 s 14.]

(1) Sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21 of this act take effect July 1, 2001.(2) Sections 2, 18, and 19 of this act take effect July 1, 2002.(3) Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 13 of this act take effect April 1, 2001.[ 2001 c 61 s 1; 2000 c 253 s 23.]Notes:Effec…