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26 V.S.A. § 5012
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 97 - Potable Water Supply and Wastewater System Designers|§ 5012. Advisor appointees

§ 5012. Advisor appointees|(a)(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint three persons to be advisors to the Secretary, two of which shall be designers licensed under this chapter and one of which shall be a representative of the Agency of Natural Resources. Advisors shall be appointed for five-year staggered terms to serve at the Secretary's pleasure as advisors in matters relating to design. Two of the initial appointments may be for a term of fewer than five years.  (2) A designer appointee shall have not fewer than five years' experience as a licensed designer immediately preceding appointment; shall be licensed as a designer in Vermont; and shall be actively engaged in the practice of design in this State during incumbency. (3) The Agency of Natural Resources appointee shall be involved in the permitting program established under 10 V.S.A. chapter 64.   (b) The Director shall seek the advice of the advisor appointees in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5021
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 97 - Potable Water Supply and Wastewater System Designers|§ 5021. Eligibility for licensure

§ 5021. Eligibility for licensure|(a) To be eligible for licensure as a designer, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age; able to read and write the English language; hold a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent; and demonstrate such specific education, training, experience, and examination performance as the Director may by rule require to hold the class of license sought.(b) The Director may waive examination for an applicant licensed or certified in good standing by a foreign jurisdiction found by the Director to enforce equivalent standards to obtain the class of license sought in this State. The applicant's previous job description and experience in the design field may be considered. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5022
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 97 - Potable Water Supply and Wastewater System Designers|§ 5022. License renewal

§ 5022. License renewal|(a)(1) A license shall be renewed every two years upon application, payment of the required fee, and proof of compliance with such continuing education or periodic reexamination requirements as the Director may by rule prescribe. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in suspension of all privileges granted to the licensee, beginning on the expiration date of the license.  (2) A license that has lapsed shall be renewed upon payment of the biennial renewal fee and the late renewal penalty.   (b) The Director may adopt rules necessary for the protection of the public to assure the Director that an applicant whose license has lapsed or who has not worked for more than three years as a licensed designer is professionally qualified for license renewal. Conditions imposed under this subsection shall be in addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5023
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 97 - Potable Water Supply and Wastewater System Designers|§ 5023. Applications

§ 5023. Applications|Applications for licensure and license renewal shall be on forms provided by the Director. Each application shall contain a statement under oath showing the applicant's education, experience, and other pertinent information and shall be accompanied by the required fee. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5024
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 97 - Potable Water Supply and Wastewater System Designers|§ 5024. Licensure generally

§ 5024. Licensure generally|The Director shall issue a license or renew a license, upon payment of the fees required under this chapter, to an applicant or licensee who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5025
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 97 - Potable Water Supply and Wastewater System Designers|§ 5025. Fees

§ 5025. Fees|Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay those fees set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 125(b). (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5026
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 97 - Potable Water Supply and Wastewater System Designers|§ 5026. Unprofessional conduct

§ 5026. Unprofessional conduct|(a) Unprofessional conduct means the following conduct and the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a committed by a licensee, an applicant, or a person who later becomes an applicant:  (1) has made or caused to be made a false, fraudulent, or forged statement or representation in procuring or attempting to procure registration or renew a license to practice as a licensed designer; (2) whether or not committed in this State, has been convicted of a crime related to water system design or installation or a felony that evinces an unfitness to practice design; (3) is unable to practice design competently by reason of any cause; (4) has willfully or repeatedly violated or caused the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the terms of a permit, the Vermont On-Site Wastewater and Potable Water Supply Regulations, or the Vermont Water Quality Standards; (5) is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs; (6) has a mental, emotional, or physical disability, the nature of which interferes with the ability to practice design competently; (7) engages in conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public; (8) has reviewed or acted on permit applications for a potable water supply or wastewater system that he or she designed or installed.   (b) A person shall not be liable in a civil action for damages resulting from the good faith reporting of information to the Director or the Office of Professional Regulation about alleged incompetent, unprofessional, or unlawful conduct of a licensed designer. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5101
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5101. Purpose and effect

§ 5101. Purpose and effect|In order to safeguard the life and health of the people of this State, a person shall not practice or offer to practice pollution abatement facility operation unless currently licensed under this chapter. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5102
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5102. Definitions

§ 5102. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (2) "License" means a current authorization granted by the Director permitting the practice of pollution abatement facility operation. (3) "Permit," when used as a noun, means an authorization by the Agency of Natural Resources to operate a facility regulated under 10 V.S.A. § 1263. (4) "Practice of pollution abatement facility operation" means the operation and maintenance of a facility regulated under 10 V.S.A. § 1263 by a person required by the terms of a permit to hold particular credentials, including those of an "operator," "assistant chief operator," or "chief operator." (5) "Pollution abatement facility operator" means a person who is licensed under this chapter, or pursuant to rules developed pursuant to this chapter, to engage in the practice of pollution abatement facility operation consistent with a permit. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5103
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5103. Prohibitions; offenses

§ 5103. Prohibitions; offenses|(a) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to:  (1) sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any pollution abatement facility operation degree, diploma, certificate of registration, license, or any other related document or record or to aid or abet therein; (2) practice or knowingly permit the practice of pollution abatement facility operation under cover of any degree, diploma, registration, license, or related document or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation; (3) practice or permit the practice of pollution abatement facility operation other than by a person duly registered and currently licensed or otherwise authorized to do so under the provisions of this chapter; (4) represent himself or herself as being licensed or otherwise authorized by this State to practice pollution abatement facility operation or use in connection with a name any words, letters, signs, or figures that imply that a person is a pollution abatement facility operator when not licensed or otherwise authorized under this chapter; (5) practice pollution abatement facility operation during the time a license or authorization issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked; or (6) employ an unlicensed or unauthorized person to practice as a pollution abatement facility operator.   (b) Any person violating this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127(c). (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5104
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5104. Exceptions

§ 5104. Exceptions|This chapter does not prohibit:  (1) the furnishing of assistance in the case of an emergency or disaster; or (2) a person not licensed under this chapter from working under the direct or indirect supervision of a pollution abatement facility operator, where such employment is consistent with the terms, conditions, and intent of a facility's permit. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5111
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5111. Duties of the Director

§ 5111. Duties of the Director|(a) The Director shall:  (1) provide general information to applicants for licensure as pollution abatement facility operators; (2) receive applications for licensure, administer or approve examinations and training programs, and provide licenses to applicants qualified under this chapter; (3) administer fees as established by law; (4) refer all disciplinary matters to an administrative law officer; (5) renew, revoke, and reinstate licenses as ordered by an administrative law officer; and (6) explain appeal procedures to licensed pollution abatement facility operators and to applicants, and complaint procedures to the public.   (b) The Director shall adopt rules necessary to perform his or her duties under this section after due consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources. These rules may establish grades, types, classes, or subcategories of licenses corresponding to facilities of distinct types and complexity. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5112
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5112. Advisor appointees

§ 5112. Advisor appointees|(a)(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint three persons to be advisors to the Secretary, two of which shall be pollution abatement facility operators and one of which shall be a representative of the Agency of Natural Resources. Advisors shall be appointed for five-year staggered terms to serve at the Secretary's pleasure as advisors in matters relating to operation. Two of the initial appointments may be for a term of fewer than five years.  (2) A pollution abatement facility operator appointee shall have not fewer than five years' experience as a pollution abatement facility operator immediately preceding appointment, shall be licensed as a pollution abatement facility operator in Vermont, and shall be actively engaged in the practice of pollution abatement facility operation in this State during incumbency. (3) An appointee representing the Agency of Natural Resources shall be involved in the administration of the permitting program established under 10 V.S.A. § 1263.   (b) The Director shall seek the advice of the advisor appointees in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5121
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5121. Eligibility for licensure

§ 5121. Eligibility for licensure|(a) To be eligible for licensure as a pollution abatement facility operator, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age; be able to read and write the English language; and demonstrate such specific education, training, experience, and examination performance as the Director may by rule require to hold the class of license sought.(b) The Director may waive examination for an applicant licensed or certified in good standing by a foreign jurisdiction found by the Director to enforce equivalent standards to obtain the class of license sought in this State. The applicant's previous job description and experience in the pollution abatement field may be considered. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017; 2019, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 26, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.)
26 V.S.A. § 5122
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5122. License renewal

§ 5122. License renewal|(a)(1) A license shall be renewed every two years upon application, payment of the required fee, and proof of compliance with such continuing education or periodic reexamination requirements as the Director may by rule prescribe. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in suspension of all privileges granted to the licensee, beginning on the expiration date of the license.  (2) A license that has lapsed shall be renewed upon payment of the biennial renewal fee and the late renewal penalty.   (b) The Director may adopt rules necessary for the protection of the public to assure the Director that an applicant whose license has lapsed or who has not worked for more than three years as a pollution abatement facility operator is professionally qualified for license renewal. Conditions imposed under this subsection shall be in addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5123
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5123. Applications

§ 5123. Applications|Applications for licensure and license renewal shall be on forms provided by the Director. Each application shall contain a statement under oath showing the applicant's education, experience, and other pertinent information and shall be accompanied by the required fee. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5124
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5124. Licensure generally

§ 5124. Licensure generally|The Director shall issue a license or renew a license upon payment of the fees required under this chapter to an applicant or licensee who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5125
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5125. Fees

§ 5125. Fees|Applicants and persons regulated under this chapter shall pay those fees set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 125(b). (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5126
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 99 - Pollution Abatement Facility Operators|§ 5126. Unprofessional conduct

§ 5126. Unprofessional conduct|(a) Unprofessional conduct means the following conduct and the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a committed by a licensee, an applicant, or a person who later becomes an applicant:  (1) has made or caused to be made a false, fraudulent, or forged statement or representation in procuring or attempting to procure registration or renew a license to practice as a water treatment facility operator; (2) whether or not committed in this State, has been convicted of a crime related to pollution abatement or environmental compliance or a felony that evinces an unfitness to practice water treatment facility operation; (3) is unable to practice pollution abatement facility operation competently by reason of any cause; (4) has willfully or repeatedly violated or caused the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the terms of a permit, the Vermont Water Pollution Control Permit Regulations, or the Vermont Water Quality Standards; (5) is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs; (6) has a mental, emotional, or physical disability, the nature of which interferes with the ability to practice pollution abatement facility operation competently; (7) engages in conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public; (8) fails to display prominently his or her pollution abatement facility operator license in the office of a facility at which he or she performs licensed activities; or (9) unreasonably fails to ensure proper operations of the facility.   (b) A person shall not be liable in a civil action for damages resulting from the good faith reporting of information to the Director or the Office of Professional Regulation about alleged incompetent, unprofessional, or unlawful conduct of a pollution abatement facility operator or facility, corporation, or municipal corporation employing such person. (Added 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2017.)
26 V.S.A. § 5201
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 101 - Foresters|§ 5201. Purpose and effect

§ 5201. Purpose and effect|In order to implement State policy and safeguard the public welfare, a person shall not engage in the practice of forestry unless currently licensed under this chapter. (Added 2015, No. 166 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
26 V.S.A. § 5202
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 101 - Foresters|§ 5202. Definitions

§ 5202. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. (2) "Disciplinary action" means any action taken against a licensee for unprofessional conduct. (3) "Forester" means a person who is licensed to practice forestry under this chapter. (4)(A) "Forestry" means the science, art, and practice of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources to meet desired goals, needs, and values, including timber management, wildlife management, biodiversity management, and watershed management. Forestry science consists of those biological, physical, quantitative, managerial, and social sciences that are applied to forest management. Forestry services include investigations, consultations, timber inventory, and appraisal, development of forest management plans, and responsible supervision of forest management or other forestry activities on public or private lands.  (B) "Forestry" does not include services for the physical implementation of cutting, hauling, handling, or processing of forest products or for the physical implementation of silvicultural treatments and practices.  (5) "License" means a current authorization granted by the Director permitting the practice of forestry pursuant to this chapter. (6) "SAF" means the Society of American Foresters. (Added 2015, No. 166 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
26 V.S.A. § 5203
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 101 - Foresters|§ 5203. Prohibitions; offenses

§ 5203. Prohibitions; offenses|(a) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual, to:  (1) sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any forestry degree, diploma, certificate of registration, license, or any other related document or record or to aid or abet in so doing; (2) practice forestry under cover of any degree, diploma, registration, license, or related document or record illegally or fraudulently obtained, or signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation; (3) practice forestry unless licensed to do so under the provisions of this chapter; (4) represent himself or herself as being licensed in this State to practice forestry or use in connection with a name any words, letters, signs, or figures that imply that a person is a forester when not licensed under this chapter; or (5) practice forestry during the time a license issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked.   (b) Any person violating this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127.(c) When considering a violation of this chapter, the Director shall recognize that, in appropriate circumstances, loggers and log buyers may make investigations, consultations, timber inventories, and appraisals and may responsibly conduct harvesting activities on private land. (Added 2015, No. 166 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
26 V.S.A. § 5204
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 101 - Foresters|§ 5204. Exemptions

§ 5204. Exemptions|The following shall not require a license under this chapter:  (1) An individual, college or university, family, family trust, or business from practicing forestry on his, her, or its own lands, provided that a business may only practice forestry on an aggregate of not more than 400 acres of its own lands. (2) The practice of any other occupation or profession by a person duly licensed or otherwise authorized under the laws of this State. (3)(A) An individual from carrying out forest practices when acting under the general supervision of a forester or acting as an expert consultant on work related to forestry, such as forest certification audits or the study of hydrology or wildlife biology.  (B) As used in subdivision (A) of this subdivision (3), "general supervision" means the forester need not be on-site when the individual performs the work described in subdivision (A), but shall maintain continued involvement in and accept professional responsibility for that work.  (4) Unlicensed professional activities within or relating to forests, if such activities do not involve the application of forestry principles or judgment and do not require forestry education, training, and experience to ensure competent performance. (Added 2015, No. 166 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
26 V.S.A. § 5211
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 26 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 101 - Foresters|§ 5211. Duties of the Director

§ 5211. Duties of the Director|(a) The Director shall:  (1) provide general information to applicants for licensure as foresters; (2) receive applications for licensure and provide licenses to applicants qualified under this chapter; (3) provide standards and approve education programs for applicants and for the benefit of foresters who are reentering practice following a lapse of five or more years; (4) administer fees as established by law; (5) refer all disciplinary matters to an administrative law officer; (6) renew, revoke, and reinstate licenses as ordered by an administrative law officer; and (7) explain appeal procedures to licensed foresters and to applicants, and complaint procedures to the public.   (b) The Director may adopt rules necessary to perform his or her duties under this section. (Added 2015, No. 166 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)