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24 DE Code § 3605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter I. Board of Geologists|§ 3605. Records.

§ 3605. Records. The Division of Professional Regulation shall keep a register of all approved applications for license as a geologist, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3605;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3607. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter II. License|§ 3607. License required.

§ 3607. License required. (a) No person shall engage in the practice of geology or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as being qualified to practice geology; or use in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice geology, unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter. (b) Whenever a license to practice as a geologist in this State has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to practice geology in this State. 61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3609. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter II. License|§ 3609. Reciprocity.

§ 3609. Reciprocity. Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant who shall present proof of current licensure in good standing in another State, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States; and who meets the following criteria:  (1) Has received a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geology; or has completed 30 credit hours of geology or its subdisciplines, of which 24 credits are third or fourth year courses or graduate courses;  (2) The applicant's license is in good standing as defined in § 3608(a)(4)-(6), of this title; (3) Has achieved the passing score on all parts of the written, standardized examination administered by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG), or its successor; unless at the time the applicant became licensed in the State, District of Columbia, or territory of the United States, from which the applicant is applying, the examination prepared under the authority of ASBOG, or subsequent examination or examinations prepared under the authority of ASBOG was/were not required by the State of Delaware; and (4) Shall have practiced for a minimum of 2 years after licensure in the jurisdiction from which that applicant is applying for licensure and acquired 5 years experience, or its equivalent, in geologic work satisfactory to the Board as defined in its rules and regulations; provided however, that the applicant meets all other qualifications for reciprocity in this section.24 Del. C. 1953, §  3607;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  6;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 374, §  2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  41;
24 DE Code § 3610. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter II. License|§ 3610. Fees.

§ 3610. Fees. The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division of Professional Regulation in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division of Professional Regulation, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate Board fees for the licensure biennium. 66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  8;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3611. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter II. License|§ 3611. Issuance and renewal of licenses.

§ 3611. Issuance and renewal of licenses. (a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as a geologist and who pays the fee established under § 3610 of this title. (b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division of Professional Regulation, and upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission of a renewal form provided by the Division of Professional Regulation, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board. (c) The Board, in its rules and regulations, shall determine the period of time within which a licensed geologist may still renew that licensed geologist's license, notwithstanding the fact that such licensee has failed to renew on or before the renewal date. (d) A person licensed pursuant to this chapter, upon written request, may be placed in an inactive status. Such person may reenter practice upon written notification to the Board of the intent to do so and completion of continuing education as required in the Board's rules and regulations. The Board may establish by regulation provisions for resuming active status. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3609;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 129, §  2;
24 DE Code § 3613. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter II. License|§ 3613. Complaints.

§ 3613. Complaints. (a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation. (b) When it is determined that an individual is engaging, or has engaged, in the practice of geology, or is using the title “geologist” and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order after formally warning the unlicensed practitioner in accordance with this chapter. 71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3614. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter II. License|§ 3614. Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 3614. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that one of the conditions or violations set forth in § 3612 of this title applies to a practitioner regulated by this chapter:  (1) Issue a letter of reprimand; (2) Censure a practitioner; (3) Place a practitioner on probationary status, and require the practitioner to:  a. Report regularly to the Board upon the matters which are the basis of the probation; b. Limit all practice and professional activities to those areas prescribed by the Board; (4) Suspend any practitioner's license; (5) Revoke any practitioner's license; (6) Impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation. (b) The Board may withdraw or reduce conditions of probation when it finds that the deficiencies which required such action have been remedied. (c) In the event of a formal or informal complaint concerning the activity of a licensee that presents a clear and immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Board may temporarily suspend the person's license, pending a hearing, upon the written order of the Secretary of State or the Secretary's designee, with the concurrence of the Board chair or the Board chair's designee. An order temporarily suspending a license may not be issued unless the person or the person's attorney received at least 24 hours' written or oral notice before the temporary suspension so that the person or the person's attorney may file a written response to the proposed suspension. The decision as to whether to issue the temporary order of suspension will be decided on the written submissions. An order of temporary suspension pending a hearing may remain in effect for no longer than 60 days from the date of the issuance of the order unless the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance of the hearing date. If the temporarily suspended person requests a continuance, the order of temporary suspension remains in effect until the hearing is convened and a decision is rendered by the Board. A person whose license has been temporarily suspended pursuant to this section may request an expedited hearing. The Board shall schedule the hearing on an expedited basis, provided that the Board receives the request within 5 calendar days from the date on which the person received notification of the decision to temporarily suspend the person's license. (d) Where a license has been suspended due to a disability of the licensee, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is able to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (e) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may impose such disciplinary or corrective measures as are authorized under this chapter. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3611;  58 Del. Laws, c. 477;  61 Del. Laws, c. 477, §  1;  66 Del. Laws, c. 105, §  8;  71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 213, §  2;
24 DE Code § 3615. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter II. License|§ 3615. Hearing procedures.

§ 3615. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29, alleging violation of § 3612 of this title, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. (b) All hearings shall be informal without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all members, that the complaint has merit, the Board shall take such action permitted under this chapter as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for such decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed immediately to the practitioner. (c) Where the practitioner is in disagreement with the action of the Board, the practitioner may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to the practitioner. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with § 10144 of Title 29. 71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3616. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter II. License|§ 3616. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 3616. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status. (a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or the probation. (b) Where a license or registration has been suspended due to the licensee's inability to practice pursuant to this chapter, the Board may reinstate such license, if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is again able to perform the essential functions of a geologist, with or without reasonable accommodations; and/or there is no longer a significant risk of substantial harm to the health and safety of the individual or others. (c) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Board as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of this chapter may also be required, as appropriate. (d) [Repealed.] 71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 8, § 16;
24 DE Code § 3617. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3617. Exemptions.

§ 3617. Exemptions. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology from continuing to engage in the act of teaching the science of geology; (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of geology by persons working under the direct supervision of a Delaware licensed geologist; such licensed geologist shall be responsible for the activities of unlicensed persons practicing geology in this State. The supervising licensed geologist shall inform the Board of the unlicensed practice of geology. 71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3618. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3618. Penalty.

§ 3618. Penalty. A person not currently licensed as a geologist under this chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of geology, or using in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice geology, such offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter. 71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3619. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 36. Geology|Subchapter III. Other Provisions|§ 3619. Seal.

§ 3619. Seal. Every geologist licensed in this State shall have a seal of a design authorized by the Board by regulation. All technical submissions prepared by such geologist, or under that geologist's direct supervision, shall be stamped with the impression of that geologist's seal. No licensed geologist shall impress that geologist's seal on any technical submission unless it has been prepared under that geologist's direct supervision. 71 Del. Laws, c. 298, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter I. Board of Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers|§ 3701. Objectives.

§ 3701. Objectives. The primary objective of the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered. The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against licensed practitioners. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3601;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter I. Board of Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers|§ 3704. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 3704. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum. (a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year and at such times as the President deems necessary or at the request of a majority of the Board members. (b) The Board annually shall elect a President and Secretary. Each officer shall serve for 1 year, and shall not succeed himself or herself for more than 2 consecutive terms. (c) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business, and no disciplinary action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of at least 5 members. (d) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded, and the Division of Professional Regulation shall maintain copies. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The person requesting it shall incur the expense of preparing any transcript. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3607;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  8;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 368, §  24;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3705. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter I. Board of Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers|§ 3705. Records.

§ 3705. Records. The Division shall keep a register of all approved applications for license as a speech/language pathologist, audiologist and hearing aid dispenser, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board. 72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3707. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3707. License required.

§ 3707. License required. (a) No person shall engage in the practice of speech/language pathology, audiology or dispense hearing aids or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as being qualified to practice the same; or use in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice speech/language pathology, audiology or dispense hearing aids, unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter. (b) Whenever a license to practice as a speech/language pathologist, audiologist hearing aid dispenser in this State has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to practice speech/language pathology, audiology or dispense hearing aids in this State. (c) The Board may issue separate licenses in speech/language pathology, audiology and for hearing aid dispensers. A person may be licensed in more than 1 specialty if such person meets the requirements of each specialty for which the person has applied for licensure. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3603;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;
24 DE Code § 3709. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 24 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 37. Speech/language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers|Subchapter II. License|§ 3709. Examination.

§ 3709. Examination. (a) In the event an applicant for licensure has not successfully completed the examinations required by this chapter, the Board shall administer or authorize the administration of such examinations described in § 3708(a)(1)d., (a)(2)b. and/or (a)(3)b. of this title. All examinations shall be graded by the testing service providing the examinations. The passing score for all examinations shall be established by the testing agency. (b) The Board shall provide at least 2 dates annually for the administration of the examinations required by this section. The Board, with the approval of the Division, shall establish the time and place of the examinations. (c) Persons who fail an examination required by this section may reapply for examination at the next possible date. Persons failing 2 examinations shall submit proof of additional education and/or training as may be required by the Board in the rules and regulations. Such persons may not be reexamined for a period of at least 1 year from the time of the second failure. 24 Del. C. 1953, §  3614;  59 Del. Laws, c. 206, §  1;  63 Del. Laws, c. 151, §  9;  65 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 266, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 154, §  12;