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FL Stat § 492.105 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.105 - Licensure by Examination; Requirements; Fees.

492.105 Licensure by examination; requirements; fees.—(1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a professional geologist shall apply to the department to take the licensure examination. The written licensure examination shall be designed to test an applicant’s qualifications to practice professional geology, and shall include such subjects as will tend to ascertain the applicant’s knowledge of the fundamentals, theory, and practice of professional geology and may include such subjects as are taught in curricula of accredited colleges and universities. The written licensure examination may be a multipart examination. The department shall examine each applicant who the board certifies:(a) Has completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee and an examination fee which is refundable if the applicant is found to be ineligible to take the examination.(b) Is at least 18 years of age.(c) Has not committed any act or offense in any jurisdiction which would constitute the basis for disciplining a professional geologist licensed pursuant to this chapter.(d) Has fulfilled the following educational requirements at a college or university, the geological curricula of which meet the criteria established by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education:1. Graduation from such college or university with a major in geology or other related science acceptable to the board; and2. Satisfactory completion of at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of geological coursework.(e) Has at least 5 years of verified professional geological work experience, which includes a minimum of 3 years of professional geological work under the supervision of a licensed or qualified geologist or professional engineer registered under chapter 471 as qualified in the field or discipline of professional engineering work performed; or has a minimum of 5 accumulative years of verified geological work experience in responsible charge of geological work as determined by the board.(2) The department shall issue a license to practice professional geology to any person who has:(a) Paid the appropriate license fee;(b) Been certified by the board as qualified to practice professional geology; and(c) Passed the written licensure examination; provided that applicants meeting the other requirements of this section may be licensed without written examination if application is made in proper form within 1 calendar year of October 1, 1987.(3) The department shall not issue a license to any applicant who is under investigation in any jurisdiction for an offense which would constitute a violation of this chapter. Upon completion of the investigation, the disciplinary provisions of s. 492.113 shall apply.History.—ss. 5, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 1, ch. 89-79; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 294, ch. 94-119; s. 519, ch. 97-103; s. 5, ch. 98-116; s. 58, ch. 2000-356; s. 2, ch. 2014-73.
FL Stat § 492.1051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.1051 - Registered Geologist-in-Training; Requirements.

492.1051 Registered geologist-in-training; requirements.—(1) A person desiring to register as a geologist-in-training shall apply to the department to take a discrete portion of the examination required for licensure as a professional geologist in this state. This discrete portion shall cover the fundamentals of geology. The department shall examine each applicant who the board certifies:(a) Has completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee and an examination fee that is refundable if the applicant is found to be ineligible to take the examination.(b) Has not committed an act or offense in any jurisdiction which constitutes grounds for disciplining a professional geologist licensed under this chapter; and(c) Has successfully completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of geological coursework at a college or university, the geological curricula of which meet the criteria established by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and, if still enrolled, has provided a letter of good academic standing from the college or university.(2) The department shall register as a geologist-in-training each applicant who the board certifies has passed the fundamentals of geology portion of the licensure examination.(3) A registered geologist-in-training desiring to be licensed as a professional geologist shall apply to the department to take the licensure examination as prescribed in s. 492.105(1), but is not required to retake the fundamentals of geology portion of the licensure examination.History.—s. 3, ch. 2014-73.
FL Stat § 492.106 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.106 - Provisional Licenses.

492.106 Provisional licenses.—The department may provide a provisional license to any person who is not a resident of and has not established a place of business in this state, and who is duly licensed in another state, territory, or possession of the United States, or in the District of Columbia, and who has qualifications which the board, upon advice of a committee of the board, deems comparable to those required of professional geologists in this state, upon written application accompanied by the proper application fee, offered prior to the practice of professional geology in this state, under the following restrictions:(1) Satisfactory proof of licensure as required above shall include the name, residence address, business address, and certification of the license of the applicant from the issuing state, together with the name and address of the authority issuing such license.(2) The practice of professional geology under a provisional license shall not exceed 1 year.(3) The practice of professional geology under a provisional license shall be confined to one specified project. Such license may not be renewed or reissued for 5 years from the date of original issuance.(4) A written statement shall be furnished to the department within 60 days of completion of the work, indicating the time engaged and the nature of the work. A person holding a provisional license shall exhibit such provisional license each time and on each occasion that an indication of licensure is required.History.—ss. 6, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 50, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 492.107 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.107 - Seals.

492.107 Seals.—(1) The board shall prescribe, by rule, a form of seal, including its electronic form, to be used by persons holding valid licenses. All geological papers, reports, and documents prepared or issued by the licensee shall be signed, dated, and sealed by the licensee who performed or is responsible for the supervision, direction, or control of the work contained in the papers, reports, or documents. Such signature, date, and seal shall be evidence of the authenticity of that to which they are affixed. Geological papers, reports, and documents prepared or issued by the licensee may be transmitted electronically provided they have been signed by the licensee, dated, and electronically sealed. It is unlawful for any person to sign or seal any document as a professional geologist unless that person holds a current, active license as a professional geologist which has not expired or been revoked or suspended, unless reinstated or reissued.(2) No licensee shall affix or permit to be affixed her or his seal or name to any geologic reports, papers, or other documents which depict work which the licensee is not licensed to perform or which was not performed by or under the responsible supervision, direction, or control of the licensee.History.—ss. 7, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 160, ch. 94-119; s. 59, ch. 2000-356.
FL Stat § 492.108 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.108 - Licensure by Endorsement; Requirements; Fees.

492.108 Licensure by endorsement; requirements; fees.—(1) The department shall issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who, upon applying to the department and remitting an application fee, has been certified by the board that he or she:(a) Has met the qualifications for licensure in s. 492.105(1)(b)-(e) and:1. Is the holder of an active license in good standing in a state, trust, territory, or possession of the United States.2. Was licensed through written examination in at least one state, trust, territory, or possession of the United States, the examination requirements of which have been approved by the board as substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those of this state, and has received a score on such examination which is equal to or greater than the score required by this state for licensure by examination.3. Has taken and successfully passed the laws and rules portion of the examination required for licensure as a professional geologist in this state.(b) Has held a valid license to practice geology in another state, trust, territory, or possession of the United States for at least 10 years before the date of application and has successfully completed a state, regional, national, or other examination that is equivalent to or more stringent than the examination required by the department. If such applicant has met the requirements for a license by endorsement except successful completion of an examination that is equivalent to or more stringent than the examination required by the board, such applicant may take the examination required by the board. Such application must be submitted to the board while the applicant holds a valid license in another state or territory or within 2 years after the expiration of such license.(2) The department shall issue a license to practice professional geology to any applicant who successfully complies with the requirements of this section. The department shall not issue a license to any applicant who is under investigation in any jurisdiction for an offense which would constitute a violation of this chapter. Upon completion of the investigation, the disciplinary provisions of s. 492.113 shall apply.History.—ss. 8, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 51, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 294, ch. 94-119; s. 520, ch. 97-103; s. 60, ch. 2000-356; s. 71, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 492.109 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.109 - Renewal of License; Fees.

492.109 Renewal of license; fees.—(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and fee.(2) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses.(3) The licensee must have on file with the department the address of her or his primary place of practice within this state prior to engaging in that practice. Prior to changing the address of her or his primary place of practice, whether or not within this state, the licensee must notify the department of the address of the new primary place of practice.History.—ss. 9, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 290, ch. 94-119; s. 521, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 492.1101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.1101 - Inactive Status.

492.1101 Inactive status.—(1) A license that has become inactive may be reactivated under s. 492.109 upon application to the department.(2) The board shall promulgate rules relating to the reactivation of inactive licenses and shall prescribe by rule a fee for the reactivation of inactive licenses.History.—ss. 10, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 291, ch. 94-119.
FL Stat § 492.112 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.112 - Prohibitions; Penalties.

492.112 Prohibitions; penalties.—(1) A person may not knowingly:(a) Practice professional geology unless the person is licensed under this chapter.(b) Use the name or title “Professional Geologist” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or device tending to indicate that the person holds an active license as a professional geologist when the person is not licensed under this chapter.(c) Present as her or his own the license of another.(d) Give false or forged evidence to the department.(e) Use or attempt to use a license that has been suspended, revoked, or placed on inactive or delinquent status.(f) Employ unlicensed persons to practice professional geology.(g) Conceal information relative to violations of this chapter.(2) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 12, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 120, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 292, ch. 94-119; s. 523, ch. 97-103; s. 62, ch. 2000-356; s. 2, ch. 2004-294.
FL Stat § 492.113 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.113 - Disciplinary Proceedings.

492.113 Disciplinary proceedings.—(1) The following acts constitute grounds for which the disciplinary actions in subsection (3) may be taken:(a) Violation of any provision of s. 492.112 or any other provision of this chapter.(b) Attempting to procure a license to practice professional geology by bribery or fraudulent misrepresentations.(c) Having a license to practice professional geology revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or country.(d) Being convicted or found guilty of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates to the practice of professional geology or the ability to practice professional geology.(e) Making or filing a report or record that the licensee knows to be false, willfully failing to file a report or record required by state or federal law, willfully impeding or obstructing such filing, or inducing another person to impede or obstruct such filing. Such reports or records include only those that are signed in the capacity of a licensed professional geologist.(f) Advertising goods or services in a manner that is fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading in form or content.(g) Committing an act of fraud or deceit, negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the practice of professional geology.(h) Violation of chapter 455.(i) Practicing on a revoked, suspended, inactive, or delinquent license.(j) Affixing or permitting to be affixed her or his name to geological papers, reports, or documents that were not prepared by her or him or under her or his responsible supervision, direction, or control.(k) Violating a rule of the department or board or any order of the department or board previously entered in a disciplinary hearing.(2) The board shall specify, by rule, what acts or omissions constitute a violation of subsection (1).(3) When the board finds any person guilty of any of the grounds set forth in subsection (1), it may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties:(a) Denial of an application for licensure.(b) Revocation or suspension of a license.(c) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 for each count or separate offense.(d) Issuance of a reprimand.(e) Placement of the licensee on probation for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the board may specify.(f) Restriction of the authorized scope of practice by the licensee.(4) The department shall reissue the license of a disciplined professional geologist upon certification by the board that the disciplined person has complied with the terms and conditions set forth in the final order.History.—ss. 13, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 293, ch. 94-119; s. 524, ch. 97-103; s. 157, ch. 98-166; s. 218, ch. 2000-160; s. 63, ch. 2000-356; s. 3, ch. 2004-294; s. 73, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 492.114 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.114 - Lost, Destroyed, Stolen, or Mutilated Licenses.

492.114 Lost, destroyed, stolen, or mutilated licenses.—A duplicate license for a duly licensed professional geologist may be issued to replace a license lost, destroyed, stolen, or mutilated, subject to rules of the department. Any mutilated license shall be returned to the department before a duplicate license may be issued. Any lost, presumed destroyed, or stolen license for which a duplicate license has been issued shall be returned to the department, if found. All licenses issued under this section shall be plainly marked with the word “DUPLICATE.”History.—ss. 14, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 492.115 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.115 - Roster of Licensed Professional Geologists.

492.115 Roster of licensed professional geologists.—A roster showing the names and places of business or residence of all licensed professional geologists and all properly qualified firms, corporations, or partnerships practicing professional geology in the state shall be prepared annually by the department. A copy of this roster must be made available to each licensed professional geologist and each firm, corporation, or partnership qualified by a professional geologist, and copies thereof shall be placed on file with the department.History.—ss. 15, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 2004-294; s. 74, ch. 2020-160.
FL Stat § 492.116 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.116 - Exemptions.

492.116 Exemptions.—The following persons are specifically exempted from this chapter, provided, however, that all final geological papers or documents which have been prepared by a person exempt under subsection (1), subsection (2), subsection (3), or subsection (4) for delivery to any person for public record with the state shall be dated and bear the signature and seal of the professional geologist or professional geologists who prepared or approved them:(1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology.(2) Persons engaged in geological research which does not affect the health, safety, or well-being of the public.(3) Officers and employees of the United States Government, the State of Florida, water management districts, or other local or regional governmental entities practicing solely as such officers or employees.(4) Regular full-time employees of a corporation not engaged in the practice of professional geology as such, who are directly supervised by a person licensed as a professional geologist under this chapter.(5) A person employed on a full-time basis as a geologist by an employer engaged in the business of developing, mining, or treating ores, other minerals, and petroleum resources if that person engages in geological practice exclusively for and as an employee of such employer and does not hold herself or himself out and is not held out as available to perform any geological services for persons other than her or his employer.History.—ss. 16, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 33, ch. 88-392; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 525, ch. 97-103; s. 64, ch. 2000-356.
FL Stat § 492.1165 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 492 - Professional Geology|492.1165 - Construction of Chapter.

492.1165 Construction of chapter.—Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent or prohibit the practice of any profession or trade for which a license is required under any other law of this state, or the practice by registered professional engineers.History.—ss. 17, 19, ch. 87-403; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 65, ch. 2000-356.
FL Stat § 495.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 495 - Registration and Protection of Trademarks|495.001 - Short Title.

495.001 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Registration and Protection of Trademarks Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 2006-191.
FL Stat § 495.035 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 495 - Registration and Protection of Trademarks|495.035 - Filing of Applications.

495.035 Filing of applications.—(1) Upon the receipt of an application for registration and payment of the application fee, the department may cause the application to be examined for conformity with this chapter.(2) The applicant shall provide any additional pertinent information requested by the department, including a description of a design mark, and may make, or authorize the department to make, such amendments to the application as may be reasonably requested by the department or deemed by the applicant to be advisable to respond to any rejection or objection.(3) The department may require the applicant to disclaim an unregistrable component of a mark otherwise registrable, and an applicant may voluntarily disclaim a component of a mark sought to be registered. No disclaimer shall prejudice or affect the applicant’s or registrant’s rights then existing or thereafter arising in the disclaimed matter, or the applicant’s or registrant’s rights of registration on another application, if the disclaimed matter is or has become distinctive of the applicant’s or registrant’s goods or services.(4) Amendments may be made by the department upon the application submitted by the applicant upon the applicant’s agreement, or a new application may be required to be submitted. Amendments to an otherwise properly filed application shall not affect the application filing date for purposes of determining the applicant’s or registrant’s filing priority rights.(5) If the applicant is found not to be entitled to registration, the department shall advise the applicant of the rejection and of the reasons for rejection. The applicant shall have 3 months in which to reply or amend the application, in which event the application shall be reexamined. This procedure may be repeated until:(a) The department makes final its refusal to register the mark; or(b) The applicant fails to reply or amend the application within the specified period, whereupon the application shall be abandoned.For good cause shown, such as the pendency of litigation involving the mark, the department may extend the period of time in which to respond to the rejection or suspend examination of the application.(6) If the department makes final its refusal to register the mark, the applicant may seek review of such decision in accordance with ss. 120.569 and 120.57.(7) In the event of multiple applications concurrently being processed by the department which seek registration of the same or confusingly similar marks for the same or related goods or services, the department shall grant priority to the applications in order of receipt. If a prior-received application is granted a registration, the other application or applications shall then be rejected. The applicant of a rejected application may bring an action for cancellation of the registration upon grounds of prior or superior rights to the mark, in accordance with the provisions of s. 495.101(3).History.—s. 6, ch. 2006-191.