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NE Code § 81-3509 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3509 - Geologist, defined.

81-3509.  Geologist, defined.Geologist means a person who is qualified to practice geology by reason of special knowledge and use of the earth sciences and the principles of geology and geologic data collection and analysis acquired by geologic education and geologic experience as provided in section 81-3539.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 57.
NE Code § 81-3509.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3509.01 - Geologist-intern, defined.

81-3509.01.  Geologist-intern, defined.Geologist-intern means a person who has passed an examination in the fundamentals of geology as provided in section 81-3540.Source Laws 2004, LB 890, § 3.
NE Code § 81-3510 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3510 - Geology, defined.

81-3510.  Geology, defined.Geology means the science which includes treatment of the earth and its origin and history, in general; investigation of the earth's constituent rocks, soils, minerals, solids, fluids including underground waters, gases, and other materials; the study of the natural agents, forces, and processes which cause changes in the earth or on its surface; and the application of this knowledge of the earth.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 58.
NE Code § 81-3511 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3511 - Geology specialty, defined.

81-3511.  Geology specialty, defined.Geology specialty means a branch of geology which has been recognized for the purposes of licensure, including, but not limited to, environmental geology, engineering geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, petroleum geology, mining geology, and structural geology.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 59.
NE Code § 81-3512 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3512 - Good character, defined.

81-3512.  Good character, defined.Good character means such character as will enable a person to discharge the fiduciary duties of a geologist to his or her client and to the public for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Evidence of inability to discharge such duties includes the commission of an offense justifying discipline.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 60.
NE Code § 81-3513 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3513 - Occasional, part-time, or consulting services, defined.

81-3513.  Occasional, part-time, or consulting services, defined.Occasional, part-time, or consulting services means services not provided by a full-time member of an organization engaged in geology.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 61.
NE Code § 81-3514 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3514 - Organization, defined.

81-3514.  Organization, defined.Organization includes a partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other form of business entity.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 62.
NE Code § 81-3515 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3515 - Practice of geology, defined.

81-3515.  Practice of geology, defined.Practice of geology means any service or creative work if the adequate performance of the service or work requires geologic education, training, and experience to include such services or creative work as geological consultation, investigation, planning, surveying, mapping, and inspection of geological work, and the responsible supervision thereof, the performance of which is related to public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, property, and the environment, and teaching, including research and service, of advanced geological subjects. A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice geology if he or she: (1) Practices any branch of the profession of geology; (2) by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, or card or in any other way, represents himself or herself to be a professional geologist; (3) through the use of some other title, implies that he or she is licensed under the Geologists Regulation Act; or (4) holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform any geologic service or work recognized by the board as the practice of geology.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 63.
NE Code § 81-3516 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3516 - Professional geologist, defined.

81-3516.  Professional geologist, defined.Professional geologist means a geologist who has a current certificate of licensure issued by the board.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 64.
NE Code § 81-3517 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3517 - Registration (or licensure), defined.

81-3517.  Registration (or licensure), defined.Registration (or licensure) means a certificate of registration (or licensure) issued by the board. For the purposes of the Geologists Regulation Act, license and registration have the same meaning.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 65.
NE Code § 81-3518 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3518 - Responsible charge, defined.

81-3518.  Responsible charge, defined.Responsible charge means direct control, direction, and personal supervision by use of initiative and independent judgment for geological work.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 66.
NE Code § 81-3519 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3519 - Technical submissions, defined.

81-3519.  Technical submissions, defined.Technical submissions means designs, drawings, specifications, studies, and other technical reports.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 67.
NE Code § 81-3520 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3520 - Board of Geologists; created; membership; terms.

81-3520.  Board of Geologists; created; membership; terms.(1) The Board of Geologists is created to administer the Geologists Regulation Act. The board may use any funds available to obtain suitable office space within Lincoln, Nebraska, for the board. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor for terms of five years each, ending on the last day of February. The members shall include one education member appointed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section and one public member. All members of the board shall be professional geologists with the exception of the one public member. Each member shall hold office after the expiration of his or her term until his or her successor is duly appointed and qualified. The length of the initial terms shall be staggered, as determined by the board. The Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty. Vacancies on the board, however created, shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor.(2) The membership of the board shall include one education member who is licensed in geology and who is a member of the professional faculty of a geology or related geosciences department of a college or university located in Nebraska, recommended by the president of the respective college or university, and appointed by the Governor.(3) The membership of the board shall include one public member appointed by the Governor. The appointment is for five years.(4) The board may designate a former member of the board as an emeritus member. Emeritus member status, when conferred, must be renewed annually. The emeritus member shall be a nonvoting member.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 68;  Laws 2013, LB91, § 1.
NE Code § 81-3521 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3521 - Board; membership requirements; expenses.

81-3521.  Board; membership requirements; expenses.Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of Nebraska for at least one year immediately preceding his or her appointment. Each professional member shall have been engaged in the active practice of geology for at least ten years, shall have had responsible charge of work for at least five years at the time of his or her appointment, and shall be licensed in geology. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation the same per diem and travel expenses as other state employees for each day actually spent in traveling to and from and while attending sessions of the board and its committees or authorized meetings of the National Association of State Boards of Geology, or its subdivisions or committees, and shall be reimbursed for expenses incident to the performance of his or her duties under the Geologists Regulation Act as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 69;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 129.
NE Code § 81-3522 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3522 - Board; certificate of appointment; Attorney General; duties; official seal; rules and regulations.

81-3522.  Board; certificate of appointment; Attorney General; duties; official seal; rules and regulations.Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor and, before beginning the term of office, shall file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of office. The board or any committee of the board is entitled to the services of the Attorney General in connection with the affairs of the board, and the board may compel the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, and take testimony and proofs concerning all matters within its jurisdiction. The Attorney General shall act as legal advisor to the board and render such legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out the Geologists Regulation Act. The board may employ counsel and necessary assistance to aid in carrying out the act. The board shall adopt and have an official seal, which shall be affixed to all certificates of licensure granted, and shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the act.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 70.
NE Code § 81-3523 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3523 - Board; meetings; quorum.

81-3523.  Board; meetings; quorum.The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. Special meetings shall be held as provided in the rules and regulations and at such places as the board elects. Notice of all meetings shall be given in such manner as provided in the rules and regulations. The board shall elect annually at its first meeting after March 1, from its members, a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. A quorum of the board shall consist of not less than five members.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 71.
NE Code § 81-3524 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3524 - Geologists Regulation Fund; created; use; investment.

81-3524.  Geologists Regulation Fund; created; use; investment.The Geologists Regulation Fund is created. The secretary of the board shall receive and account for all money derived from the operation of the Geologists Regulation Act. The board shall remit the money to the State Treasurer for credit to the Geologists Regulation Fund, which shall be continued from year to year and shall be drawn against only as provided for in this section and, when reappropriated for the succeeding biennium, shall not revert to the General Fund. All expenses certified by the board as properly and necessarily incurred in the discharge of duties, including compensation and administrative staff, and any expense incident to the administration of the act relating to other states, shall be paid out of the fund. Warrants for the payment of expenses shall be issued by the Director of Administrative Services and paid by the State Treasurer upon presentation of vouchers regularly drawn by the chairperson and secretary of the board and approved by the board. At no time shall the total amount of warrants exceed the total amount of the fees collected under the act and to the credit of the fund. Transfers may be made from the fund to the General Fund at the direction of the Legislature. Any money in the Geologists Regulation Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 72;  Laws 2009, First Spec. Sess., LB3, § 87. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 81-3525 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3525 - Roster.

81-3525.  Roster.The secretary of the board shall publish a complete roster showing the names and last-known addresses of all professional geologists at intervals as established by board rules and regulations. The secretary shall file the roster with the Secretary of State and may mail a copy to each person so licensed as well as county and municipal officials. The secretary may also sell or distribute copies of the roster to the public.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 73.
NE Code § 81-3526 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3526 - Code of practice; board; powers and duties.

81-3526.  Code of practice; board; powers and duties.(1) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that a code of practice established by the board by which the members could govern their professional conduct would be beneficial to the state and would safeguard the life, health, and property of the citizens of this state.(2) The code of practice established by this section shall include provisions on:(a) Professional competence;(b) Conflict of interest;(c) Full disclosure of financial interest;(d) Full disclosure of matters affecting public safety, health, and welfare;(e) Compliance with laws;(f) Professional conduct and good character standards; and(g) Practice of geology.(3) The board may establish such code of practice through rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the board.(4) The board may publish commentaries regarding the code of practice. Such commentaries shall explain the meaning of interpretations given to the code by the board.(5) The board shall have the power to suspend or revoke a geologist's licensure for a violation of the code of practice.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 74.
NE Code § 81-3527 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3527 - Licensure; enrollment; application; fees.

81-3527.  Licensure; enrollment; application; fees.(1) Application for licensure as a geologist or enrollment as a geologist-intern shall be made on a form prescribed and furnished by the board. If required pursuant to section 81-3539, the application shall contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's education and a detailed summary of technical experience and shall include the names and complete mailing addresses of the references, none of whom shall be members of the board. The board may accept the verified information contained in the National Association of State Boards of Geology for applicants in lieu of the same information that is required on the form prescribed and furnished by the board.(2) Application, licensure, and enrollment fees shall be established by the board and shall accompany the application. Original and reciprocal fees shall not exceed three hundred dollars for licensure as a geologist and one hundred dollars for enrollment as a geologist-intern and shall be in addition to the examination fee which shall be set to recover the costs of the examination and its administration.(3) The certificate of authorization fee for organizations shall be established by the board and shall accompany the application. The fee shall not exceed three hundred dollars per year.(4) The fee for emeritus status shall be established by the board and shall accompany the application. The fee shall not exceed one hundred dollars per year.(5) If the board denies the issuance of a certificate to any applicant, including the application of an organization for a certificate of authorization, the board shall retain the fee.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 75;  Laws 2004, LB 890, § 4;  Laws 2013, LB91, § 2.
NE Code § 81-3530 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3530 - Seal and signature; affixation; restrictions.

81-3530.  Seal and signature; affixation; restrictions.(1) A professional geologist shall only affix his or her seal and signature when he or she was in responsible charge of the work.(2) A professional geologist shall affix his or her seal and signature on geologic reports, documents, maps, plans, logs, and sections, or other public records offered to the public and prepared or issued by or under the direct supervision of the professional geologist.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 89;  Laws 2013, LB91, § 5.
NE Code § 81-3531 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3531 - Certificate of licensure; certificate of authorization; renewal; form; contents; notice; fee; continuing education; authorized.

81-3531.  Certificate of licensure; certificate of authorization; renewal; form; contents; notice; fee; continuing education; authorized.(1) Certificates of licensure and certificates of authorization shall expire on a date established by the board and shall become invalid after that date unless renewed. The secretary of the board shall notify every person licensed under the Geologists Regulation Act and every organization holding a certificate of authorization under the act of the date of the expiration of the certificate of licensure or certificate of authorization and the amount of the fee required for renewal. The notice shall be mailed to the licensee or organization at the last-known address on file with the board at least one month in advance of the date of the expiration. Renewal may be effected at any time prior to or during the period established by the board upon application pursuant to this section and payment of a renewal fee. The fee shall not exceed two hundred dollars per year. Renewal of an expired certificate may be effected under rules and regulations of the board regarding requirements for reexamination and for penalty fees. The board may adopt a program of continuing education as a requirement for renewal for individual licensees.(2) An applicant for renewal of a certificate of licensure shall apply on a form prescribed and furnished by the board. The application shall contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's fitness to maintain licensure, including felony convictions in any jurisdiction, convictions involving moral turpitude in any jurisdiction, and suspension or revocation of a professional license in any other jurisdiction. The board shall review the application for renewal. If the board takes no action, the license shall be renewed. The board may deny renewal if it determines the applicant does not meet the requirements for licensure or renewal.Source   Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 78;  Laws 2013, LB91, § 6.
NE Code § 81-3532 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3532 - Certificates; replacement; fee.

81-3532.  Certificates; replacement; fee.A new certificate of licensure or certificate of authorization to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued by the board. A fee not to exceed one hundred dollars shall be charged for each issuance.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 79.
NE Code § 81-3533 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3533 - Enforcement of act.

81-3533.  Enforcement of act.The board shall enforce the Geologists Regulation Act and the rules and regulations, including enforcement against any unlicensed person. If any person refuses to obey any decision or order of the board, the board or, upon the request of the board, the Attorney General or the appropriate county attorney shall file an action for the enforcement of the decision or order, including injunctive relief, in the district court. After hearing, the court shall order enforcement of the decision or order, or any part thereof, if legally and properly made by the board and, if appropriate, injunctive relief.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 80.
NE Code § 81-3534 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3534 - Practice of geology; restrictions.

81-3534.  Practice of geology; restrictions.Except as provided in sections 81-3539 to 81-3541, an individual shall not directly or indirectly engage in the practice of geology in the state or use the title Professional Geologist or display or use any words, letters, figures, titles, sign, card, advertisement, or other symbol or device indicating or tending to indicate that he or she is a geologist or is practicing geology unless he or she is licensed under the Geologists Regulation Act. A licensed geologist shall not aid or abet any person not licensed under the act in the practice of geology.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 81.
NE Code § 81-3535 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 81 - State Administrative Departments|81-3535 - Prohibited acts; penalties.

81-3535.  Prohibited acts; penalties.Any person who performs any of the following actions is guilty of a Class II misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class I misdemeanor for the second or any subsequent offense:(1) Practices or offers to practice geology in this state without being licensed in accordance with the Geologists Regulation Act and is not exempted by sections 81-3539 to 81-3541;(2) Knowingly and willfully employs or retains a person to practice geology in this state who is not licensed in accordance with the act and who is not exempted by sections 81-3539 to 81-3541;(3) Uses the word Geologist, or any modification or derivative of such word, in its name or form of business activity except as authorized in the act;(4) Presents or attempts to use the certificate of licensure or the seal of another person;(5) Gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the board or to any member of the board in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of authorization;(6) Falsely impersonates any other licensee of like or different name;(7) Attempts to use an expired, suspended, revoked, or nonexistent certificate of licensure or practices or offers to practice when not qualified;(8) Falsely claims that he or she is licensed or authorized under the act; or(9) Violates any of the provisions of the act.Source  Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 82.