When used in this Chapter,unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board"means the North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists.
(2) "Geologist".The term "geologist", within the intent of this Chapter, shall mean aperson who is trained and educated in the science of geology.
(3) The term"geologist‑in‑training" means a person who has taken andsuccessfully passed the portion of professional examination coveringfundamental or academic geologic subjects, prior to his completion of therequisite years of experience in geologic work as provided for in this Chapter.
(4) "Geology"means the science dealing with the earth and its history; investigation,prediction and location of the materials and structures which compose it; the naturalprocesses that cause change in the earth; and the applied science of utilizingknowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases andother materials for the benefit of mankind. This definition shall not includeany of the following:
a. Service or creativeworks, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education,training, and experience.
b. The assessment of anunderground storage tank required by applicable rules at closure or change inservice unless there has been a discharge or release of the product from thetank.
(5) The term "goodmoral character" means such character as tends to ensure the faithfuldischarge of the fiduciary duties of the licensed geologist to his client.
(6) "License"means a certificate issued by the Board recognizing the individual named inthis certificate as meeting the requirements for licensing under this Chapter.
(7) "Licensedgeologist" means a person who is licensed as a geologist under theprovisions of this Chapter.
(8) "Publicpractice of geology" means the performance for others of geologicalservice or work in the nature of work or consultation, investigation, surveys,evaluations, planning, mapping and inspection of geological work, in which theperformance is related to the public welfare of safeguarding of life, health,property and the environment, except as specifically exempted by this Chapter.The definition shall not include or allow the practice of engineering asdefined in Chapter 89C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
(9) The term"qualified geologist" means a person who possesses all of thequalifications specified in this Chapter for licensing except that he or she isnot licensed.
(10) The term"responsible charge of work" means the independent control and directionby the use of initiative, skill and independent judgment of geological work orthe supervision of such work.
(11) The term"subordinate" means any person who assists a licensed geologist inthe practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work. (1983(Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1074, s. 1; 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 7.10(j).)
When used in this Chapter,unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board"means the North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists.
(2) "Geologist".The term "geologist", within the intent of this Chapter, shall mean aperson who is trained and educated in the science of geology.
(3) The term"geologist‑in‑training" means a person who has taken andsuccessfully passed the portion of professional examination coveringfundamental or academic geologic subjects, prior to his completion of therequisite years of experience in geologic work as provided for in this Chapter.
(4) "Geology"means the science dealing with the earth and its history; investigation,prediction and location of the materials and structures which compose it; the naturalprocesses that cause change in the earth; and the applied science of utilizingknowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases andother materials for the benefit of mankind. This definition shall not includeany of the following:
a. Service or creativeworks, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education,training, and experience.
b. The assessment of anunderground storage tank required by applicable rules at closure or change inservice unless there has been a discharge or release of the product from thetank.
(5) The term "goodmoral character" means such character as tends to ensure the faithfuldischarge of the fiduciary duties of the licensed geologist to his client.
(6) "License"means a certificate issued by the Board recognizing the individual named inthis certificate as meeting the requirements for licensing under this Chapter.
(7) "Licensedgeologist" means a person who is licensed as a geologist under theprovisions of this Chapter.
(8) "Publicpractice of geology" means the performance for others of geologicalservice or work in the nature of work or consultation, investigation, surveys,evaluations, planning, mapping and inspection of geological work, in which theperformance is related to the public welfare of safeguarding of life, health,property and the environment, except as specifically exempted by this Chapter.The definition shall not include or allow the practice of engineering asdefined in Chapter 89C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
(9) The term"qualified geologist" means a person who possesses all of thequalifications specified in this Chapter for licensing except that he or she isnot licensed.
(10) The term"responsible charge of work" means the independent control and directionby the use of initiative, skill and independent judgment of geological work orthe supervision of such work.
(11) The term"subordinate" means any person who assists a licensed geologist inthe practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work. (1983(Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1074, s. 1; 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 7.10(j).)
When used in this Chapter,unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board"means the North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists.
(2) "Geologist".The term "geologist", within the intent of this Chapter, shall mean aperson who is trained and educated in the science of geology.
(3) The term"geologist‑in‑training" means a person who has taken andsuccessfully passed the portion of professional examination coveringfundamental or academic geologic subjects, prior to his completion of therequisite years of experience in geologic work as provided for in this Chapter.
(4) "Geology"means the science dealing with the earth and its history; investigation,prediction and location of the materials and structures which compose it; the naturalprocesses that cause change in the earth; and the applied science of utilizingknowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases andother materials for the benefit of mankind. This definition shall not includeany of the following:
a. Service or creativeworks, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education,training, and experience.
b. The assessment of anunderground storage tank required by applicable rules at closure or change inservice unless there has been a discharge or release of the product from thetank.
(5) The term "goodmoral character" means such character as tends to ensure the faithfuldischarge of the fiduciary duties of the licensed geologist to his client.
(6) "License"means a certificate issued by the Board recognizing the individual named inthis certificate as meeting the requirements for licensing under this Chapter.
(7) "Licensedgeologist" means a person who is licensed as a geologist under theprovisions of this Chapter.
(8) "Publicpractice of geology" means the performance for others of geologicalservice or work in the nature of work or consultation, investigation, surveys,evaluations, planning, mapping and inspection of geological work, in which theperformance is related to the public welfare of safeguarding of life, health,property and the environment, except as specifically exempted by this Chapter.The definition shall not include or allow the practice of engineering asdefined in Chapter 89C of the North Carolina General Statutes.
(9) The term"qualified geologist" means a person who possesses all of thequalifications specified in this Chapter for licensing except that he or she isnot licensed.
(10) The term"responsible charge of work" means the independent control and directionby the use of initiative, skill and independent judgment of geological work orthe supervision of such work.
(11) The term"subordinate" means any person who assists a licensed geologist inthe practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work. (1983(Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1074, s. 1; 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 7.10(j).)
