CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS

IC 25-17.6
    ARTICLE 17.6. PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS

IC 25-17.6-1
    Chapter 1. Definitions

IC 25-17.6-1-1
Application of definitions
    Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout thisarticle.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

IC 25-17.6-1-2
"Board"
    Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana board of licensure forprofessional geologists established in IC 25-17.6-2.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.2.

IC 25-17.6-1-3
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.17-1999, SEC.35.)

IC 25-17.6-1-4
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.17-1999, SEC.35.)

IC 25-17.6-1-5
"Geologist"
    Sec. 5. "Geologist" means a person who is qualified by theperson's knowledge of the principles of geology acquired by:
        (1) professional education; and
        (2) practical experience.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

IC 25-17.6-1-6
"Geology"
    Sec. 6. "Geology" means a science that has the followingcharacteristics:
        (1) Treats the earth as a whole.
        (2) Includes the:
            (A) investigation;
            (B) analysis;
            (C) classification; and
            (D) location;
        of the rocks and other materials that compose the earth's crust,as they relate to geologic processes.
        (3) Involves the study of:
            (A) minerals, gases, and liquids composing and containedwithin the earth's crust; and
            (B) geologic materials and processes.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

IC 25-17.6-1-6.3
"License"
    Sec. 6.3. "License" means a document issued by the board topermit a person to engage in an activity regulated under this article.
As added by P.L.17-1999, SEC.3.

IC 25-17.6-1-6.5
"Licensed professional geologist"
    Sec. 6.5. "Licensed professional geologist" means a person whois licensed as a geologist under this article.
As added by P.L.17-1999, SEC.4.

IC 25-17.6-1-7
"Public practice of geology"
    Sec. 7. (a) "Public practice of geology" means the performance ofservice to the public in connection with the geological description,location, or evaluation of:
        (1) geological materials, liquids, and gases; and
        (2) the natural processes acting upon them.
    (b) The term includes geological:
        (1) consulting;
        (2) investigating;
        (3) evaluating;
        (4) designing; and
        (5) planning.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

IC 25-17.6-1-8
"State geologist"
    Sec. 8. "State geologist" means the person in charge of the Indianageological survey established by IC 21-47-2.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007,SEC.323.

IC 25-17.6-1-9
"Survey"
    Sec. 9. "Survey" refers to the Indiana geological surveyestablished by IC 21-47-2.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007,SEC.324.