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AR Code § 17-31-309 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 31 - Foresters|Subchapter 3 - Certificate of Registration|§ 17-31-309. Revocation — Grounds — Proceedings

 (a) The Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters may receive and investigate complaints against registered foresters and make findings thereon.  (b)  (1) The board may revoke the certificate of any registered forester who has been convicted of a felony listed under § 17-3-102 or who is found guilty by the board of any fraud, deceit, gross negligence, misrepresentation, willful violation of contract, misconduct, or gross incompetence.  (2) The board shall investigate such charges.    (c) All charges, unless dismissed by the board as unfounded or trivial, shall be heard by the board within three (3) months after the date on which they are presented to the board.  (d) Before the board shall revoke the certificate of any registered forester, the board shall conduct a hearing, the time and place for which shall be fixed by the board. A copy of the charges, together with a notice of the time and place of hearing, shall be personally served on or mailed by registered letter to the last known address of the registered forester at least thirty (30) days before the date fixed for the hearing.  (e) At any hearing, the accused registered forester shall have the right to appear personally and, by counsel, to cross-examine witnesses appearing against him or her and to produce evidence and witnesses in his or her own defense.  (f) A written record, including the testimony of all witnesses, shall be made and filed by the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters.  (g) If the accused registered forester is found guilty of the charges made against him or her, the board shall revoke his or her certificate of registration.  (h) A registered forester whose certificate of registration has been revoked may apply for a review of the proceedings of the board by any court of competent jurisdiction within sixty (60) days following the action of the board. The petition to the circuit court shall set out in detail what adverse action of the board was erroneous. After citation of the board as provided by law and full hearing, the court shall make such decree sustaining or reversing the action of the board as may seem just and proper.
AR Code § 17-31-310 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 31 - Foresters|Subchapter 3 - Certificate of Registration|§ 17-31-310. Reissuance

 (a) A new certificate of registration to replace any revoked, lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate may be issued, subject to the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Registration for Foresters, and for a charge fixed by the board.  (b) The board may also reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked if:  (1) Four (4) or more members of the board vote in favor of reissuance; and  (2) The person presents satisfactory assurances that the grounds which caused the certificate to be revoked will not occur again and that the person is otherwise qualified to be registered hereunder.
AR Code § 17-32-101 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 17-32-101. Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Registration of Geologists Act of 1987”.
AR Code § 17-32-102 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 17-32-102. Definitions

 As used in this chapter:   (1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists;  (2) “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology;  (3) “Geologist-in-training” means a person who meets all requirements for registration except length of experience and who has applied for and has been approved by the board for registration. Upon completion of his or her required length of experience and after review by the board, he or she may be granted the title of registered geologist;  (4) “Geology” means that science which treats of the earth in general, investigation of the earth's crust and the rocks and other materials which compose it, and the applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases, and other materials for the benefit of mankind;  (5)  (A) “Public practice of geology” means any professional service, work, or activity requiring formal geological education, training, and experience and the understanding and application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical, and geological sciences as may be related to those services.  (B) A person shall be construed to publicly practice geology or offer to publicly practice geology if that person:  (i) Practices any branch of the profession of geology;  (ii) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents himself or herself to be a geologist or, through the use of some other title, implies that he or she is a geologist;  (iii) Represents that he or she is registered under this chapter; or  (iv) Holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform any geological services or work recognized as geology.    (C) The board shall have authority to expand by rule the definition of public practice of geology, as provided in § 17-32-204;    (6) “Qualified geologist” means a person who is not registered under this chapter but who possesses all the qualifications specified in this chapter for registration;  (7) “Registered certified specialty geologist” means a person who is certified as a specialty geologist under this chapter;  (8) “Registered geologist” means a person who is registered as a geologist under this chapter;  (9) “Responsible charge of work” means the independent control and direction of geological work or the supervision of that work by the use of initiative, skill, and independent judgment; and  (10) “Subordinate” means any person who assists a registered geologist or a registered engineer in the practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work.
AR Code § 17-32-103 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 17-32-103. Penalty

 (a) Any person who violates this chapter or who does any of the following shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor:  (1) Publicly practices or offers to publicly practice geology for others in this state without being registered in accordance with this chapter;  (2) Presents or attempts to use as his or her own the certificate of registration or the seal of another;  (3) Gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists or to any member of the board in obtaining a certificate of registration;  (4) Falsely impersonates any other registrant of like or different name; or  (5) Attempts to use an expired or revoked certificate of registration or attempts to practice at any time during a period when the board has suspended or revoked his or her certificate of registration.    (b) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter shall be assessed a civil penalty by the board not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000).  (c) Each day of any violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
AR Code § 17-32-104 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 17-32-104. Legal and other assistance

 (a) The Attorney General or one of his or her assistants shall act as legal adviser to the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists and render legal assistance needed to implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board.  (b) The board may employ additional counsel with approval of the Attorney General and any other necessary assistance to aid in the enforcement of this chapter and the rules of the board.  (c) The board may pay reasonable expenses incurred by the board for the administration of this chapter.
AR Code § 17-32-105 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 17-32-105. Contracts with registered geologist only

 This state, its political subdivisions, and all public boards, districts, commissions, or authorities shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter or with a firm employing an Arkansas-registered geologist.
AR Code § 17-32-106 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 17-32-106. Injunction — Liability of board

 (a)  (1) Upon proper determination that any person has violated the provisions of this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists may seek an injunction in the proper court of the county in which the violation occurred for the purpose of restraining or prohibiting a violation of this chapter.  (2) An injunction obtained pursuant to subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be issued without bond.    (b) The members of the board acting in good faith may not be found personally liable for a proceeding commenced pursuant to this section.
AR Code § 17-32-201 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 2 - State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists|§ 17-32-201. Creation — Members — Compensation

 (a)  (1) There is created the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists.  (2) It shall be the duty of the board to administer this chapter and promulgate rules for registration of qualified geological applicants.  (3) The board shall comprise:  (A) Five (5) members who shall be registered geologists, one (1) of whom shall be an academic geologist, one (1) a governmental geologist, one (1) a salaried company geologist, one (1) an independent or consultant geologist, and one (1) a geologist-at-large;  (B) One (1) additional member who shall be appointed from the public at large and who shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice of geology; and  (C) The Director of the Arkansas Geological Survey, or his or her designated agent, as a permanent ex officio member.      (b) The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.  (c) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and shall have been a resident of this state for the two (2) years immediately preceding his or her appointment.  (d) The members shall serve five-year terms.  (e) No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than one (1) consecutive five-year term.  (f) The Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, neglect of duty, or any other sufficient cause. Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor.  (g) Before entering upon the discharge of their duty, the members of the board shall subscribe to and file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of officers, whereupon the Secretary of State shall issue to each appointee a certificate of appointment.  (h) The members of the board may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. Board members shall serve without compensation.
AR Code § 17-32-202 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 2 - State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists|§ 17-32-202. Meeting — Notice

 (a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall hold a meeting within thirty (30) days after appointment and thereafter shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year.  (b)  (1) An affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum present shall be necessary to transact business.  (2) The Chair of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall not vote unless there is a tie vote among the board members, in which case his or her vote will be allowed for a majority.    (c) Rules adopted by the board may provide for such additional regular meetings as necessary and for special meetings.  (d) Notice of all meetings shall be given as may be provided in the rules.
AR Code § 17-32-203 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 2 - State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists|§ 17-32-203. Officers — Temporary assistance

 (a) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary-treasurer from among its members. Elections shall be held annually and on a basis in which the officers will serve for a period of one (1) year. The chair shall be rotated annually among the members.  (b) Administrative assistance, clerical work, and supplies will be provided by the Arkansas Geological Survey until such time as the board may assume those responsibilities.
AR Code § 17-32-204 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 2 - State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists|§ 17-32-204. Powers and duties generally

 In addition to other powers and duties specified in this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall:   (1) Adopt, after notice and public hearing, modify, repeal, promulgate, and enforce rules reasonably necessary to:  (A) Implement or effectuate its powers and duties;  (B) Regulate proceedings before the board; and  (C) Define terms in this chapter that are otherwise undefined, including, but not limited to, the professional services, works, and activities that constitute the public practice of geology as defined in § 17-32-102;    (2) Be subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.;  (3) Adopt and have an official seal; and  (4) Have such other powers and duties as are necessary to implement this chapter.
AR Code § 17-32-205 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 2 - State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists|§ 17-32-205. Code of professional conduct

 (a)  (1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall cause to have prepared and shall adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be made known in writing to every registrant and applicant for registration under this chapter and which shall be published in the roster provided for in this chapter.  (2) This publication shall constitute due notice to all registrants.    (b)  (1) The board may revise and amend this code of ethics from time to time.  (2) The board shall immediately notify each registrant in writing of any revisions or amendments.
AR Code § 17-32-206 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 2 - State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists|§ 17-32-206. Witnesses and documents — Subpoenas

 (a) In carrying into effect this chapter, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists or its hearing examiner may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of such books, records, and papers as may be required. For this purpose, the board or the hearing examiner, at the request of any party or on its own initiative, may issue a subpoena for any witness or a subpoena to compel the production of any books, records, or papers.  (b) Subpoenas shall be issued and enforced in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.
AR Code § 17-32-207 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 2 - State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists|§ 17-32-207. Official records and registers — Publication and accounting

 (a)  (1) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall keep a public record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for registration.  (2) The register shall show:  (A) The name, age, and residence of each applicant;  (B) The date of application;  (C) The place of business of the applicant;  (D) The applicant's education and other qualifications;  (E) Whether or not an examination was required;  (F) Whether the applicant was registered;  (G) Whether a certificate of registration was granted;  (H) The dates of the action by the board; and  (I) Such other information as may be deemed necessary by the board.      (b) All official records of the board, or affidavits by the Director of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists as to the content of such records, shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein.  (c)  (1) A complete roster showing the names, the classification, which will be geologist, specialty, or geologist-in-training, and the last known address of the registered geologists or certified geologists-in-training shall be published by the director one (1) time each year or at such intervals as established by board rules.  (2) Copies of the roster shall be placed on file with the Secretary of State and county officials.  (3) Copies may be sent to cities requesting the information and may be distributed or sold to the public.    (d) At the end of the fiscal year, the board shall submit to the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing and the General Assembly a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of the board.  (e) The board records shall be subject to audit by Arkansas Legislative Audit.
AR Code § 17-32-208 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 2 - State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists|§ 17-32-208. Director of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists — Indebtedness

 (a)  (1) The Director of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall receive and account for all moneys received in accordance with state law and the rules of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists.  (2) These moneys shall be deposited into a financial institution located in this state and shall be disbursed only by the director.    (b) The director shall receive such salary as the board in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Licensing determines within the limits set forth by the General Assembly.  (c) The Department of Labor and Licensing shall employ assistants required to properly perform the board's work and shall make expenditures from this account for any purpose that, in the opinion of the board, is reasonably necessary to perform its duties under law and its rules.  (d) The board shall have no authority to incur indebtedness.
AR Code § 17-32-301 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 3 - Registration|§ 17-32-301. Unlawful actions

 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state or to use in connection with his or her name, or otherwise assume, or advertise, any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a registered geologist unless the person has been registered or exempted under this chapter.  (b) The right to engage in the practice of geology shall be deemed a personal right, based on the qualifications of the individual as evidenced by his or her certificate of registration, and shall not be transferable.  (c) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist, or a subordinate under the direction of one (1) of the above to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents in which the performance is related to the public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property, or the environment.  (d) It shall be unlawful for anyone other than a geologist registered under this chapter to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a registered geologist or registered certified specialty geologist or to use in any manner the title “registered geologist” or the title “registered certified specialty geologist” unless registered and certified under this chapter.  (e) It shall be unlawful for any person to affix his or her signature or to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents after the certification of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been suspended or revoked unless the certificate has been renewed or reissued.
AR Code § 17-32-303 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 3 - Registration|§ 17-32-303. Application — Recommendations

 (a)  (1) An application for registration as a geologist, for a geologist-in-training certificate, or for certification in a specialty shall be made under oath and shall show the applicant's education and a detailed summary of his or her geologic work.  (2) The application shall be accompanied by the application fee prescribed by § 17-32-307.  (3) After examination of any dissertation, thesis, technical report, study, or other similar material required of any applicant for registration as a geologist or certification in a specialty, the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists may return it to the applicant.    (b)  (1) The board shall require the applicant to provide the board with the names and addresses of three (3) qualified geologists who can attest to the experience and qualifications of the applicant and the names and addresses of two (2) people who can attest to the personal character and ethical practices of the applicant.  (2) The application shall not be processed until all required information is received.
AR Code § 17-32-305 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 3 - Registration|§ 17-32-305. Examinations

 (a) Examinations shall be held at least annually.  (b) The State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists shall determine the scope, form, and content of the examinations.
AR Code § 17-32-306 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses|Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions|Chapter 32 - Geologists|Subchapter 3 - Registration|§ 17-32-306. Registration without examination

 A person holding a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued to him or her by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia and who, in the opinion of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter may be registered upon application without further examination.