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IN Code § 25-17.6-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-17.6-1-8. "State Geologist"

Sec. 8. "State geologist" means the person in charge of the Indiana geological and water survey established by IC 21-47-2.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.323; P.L.233-2017, SEC.32.
IN Code § 25-17.6-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-17.6-1-9. "Survey"

Sec. 9. "Survey" refers to the Indiana geological and water survey established by IC 21-47-2.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.324; P.L.233-2017, SEC.33.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-1. Establishment; Administration

Sec. 1. (a) The Indiana board of licensure for professional geologists is established.(b) The board shall administer this article.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-2. Qualification

Sec. 2. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5, each member of the board shall be:(1) a resident of Indiana; and(2) appointed by the governor;with the exception of the state geologist.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.81.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-3. Members

Sec. 3. The board shall consist of the following members:(1) The state geologist.(2) Three (3) members who are licensed professional geologists.(3) One (1) member who represents the public at large.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-4. Terms

Sec. 4. Each board member shall serve a term under IC 25-1-6.5.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.82.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-5. Removal

Sec. 5. The governor may remove a board member under IC 25-1-6.5-4.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.83.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-6. Quorum

Sec. 6. Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-7. Immunity From Civil Liability

Sec. 7. Board members are immune from civil liability for any action taken in the performance of the board's powers and duties under this article.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-8. Chairman; Secretary

Sec. 8. The board shall elect from its members a chairman and secretary each year.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-9. Appointment

Sec. 9. (a) At least thirty (30) days before an appointment to the board, the governor shall receive a list of not more than three (3) nominations for the appointment from a joint committee of the survey and representatives of professional organizations representing professional geologists in Indiana.(b) Members appointed to the board shall be selected from the list submitted to the governor by the joint committee under subsection (a).As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.84.
IN Code § 25-17.6-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 2. Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists|25-17.6-2-10. Reimbursement of Expenses

Sec. 10. Each board member is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-1. Meetings; Cost of Survey

Sec. 1. (a) The board shall meet:(1) at least one (1) time each calendar year; and(2) at other times considered necessary by:(A) the chairman; or(B) a quorum of the board;upon being given at least ten (10) days notice.(b) Each year the board shall:(1) determine the cost incurred by the survey in administering the program for the licensure of professional geologists under this article; and(2) if necessary, adjust the amount of the:(A) licensure fee charged under IC 25-17.6-4-7; and(B) renewal fee charged under IC 25-17.6-5-2;to ensure that the program is self-supporting.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-2. Qualifications of Applicants for Certification

Sec. 2. (a) The board shall pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure.(b) The board shall:(1) require from an applicant for licensure evidence of the applicant's qualifications; and(2) judge an applicant on evidence of the applicant's professional competency and integrity under rules adopted by the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-3. Code of Professional Conduct

Sec. 3. (a) The board may by rule adopt or amend a code of professional conduct for licensed professional geologists.(b) If the board adopts or amends a code of professional conduct under subsection (a), the board shall mail a copy of the code and any amendments to the code to all persons listed on the roster described in section 10 of this chapter.(c) A mailing under this section constitutes service for the purposes of this article.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-4. Investigation of Misconduct

Sec. 4. The board may investigate:(1) a suspected violation by a licensed professional geologist of:(A) the code of conduct adopted under section 3 of this chapter; or(B) other rules of the board concerning professional competency and integrity of licensed professional geologists; or(2) other grounds for action against a licensed professional geologist under IC 25-17.6-8.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.10.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-5. Complaint to Condition, Suspend, or Revoke Registration

Sec. 5. (a) The board may file a proposed complaint to condition, suspend, or revoke the license of a licensed professional geologist.(b) The recipient of a proposed complaint may either:(1) agree to the terms of the proposed complaint; or(2) request, within twenty (20) days of receiving the proposed complaint, an informal review of the proposed complaint before the board.(c) Failure by a licensed professional geologist to request an informal review constitutes an agreement to the terms of the proposed complaint.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.11.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-6. Charges of Fraud, Deceit, Gross Negligence, or Misconduct

Sec. 6. (a) Any person or organization may present charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, or misconduct against a licensed professional geologist.(b) A charge under subsection (a) shall be:(1) in writing;(2) sworn to by the person or the officer of the organization making the charges; and(3) filed with the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-7. Review of Charges

Sec. 7. (a) The board shall consider:(1) a request for review under section 5; or(2) charges under section 6;of this chapter during a meeting.(b) The board may compel a licensed professional geologist to respond to any matters about a proposed complaint or charges.(c) The board may by rule establish procedures for the conduct of its review under this section, including the subpoena of witnesses and documents.(d) A review under this section shall be conducted in an informal manner. However, the board shall keep a record of the proceeding.(e) As soon as possible following the meeting, the board shall render a determination and either:(1) terminate its review; or(2) issue a determination under IC 4-21.5-3-6 to condition, suspend, or revoke the license of the licensed professional geologist.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-8. Compliance With or Administrative Review of Determination

Sec. 8. A licensed professional geologist who receives a determination under section 7 of this chapter shall either:(1) comply with its terms; or(2) request administrative review under IC 25-17.6-9.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.14.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-9. Legal Assistance

Sec. 9. (a) The attorney general shall act as legal adviser to the board and provide any legal assistance necessary to carry out this article.(b) The board may employ private counsel at the expense of the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-10. Survey; Publication of Roster

Sec. 10. (a) The survey shall publish each year a roster showing the names and places of business of all licensed professional geologists.(b) Copies of the roster described in subsection (a) shall be:(1) made available to each person licensed;(2) placed on file at the survey; and(3) furnished to the public upon request.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-11. Survey; Offices and Staff

Sec. 11. The survey shall:(1) establish and maintain necessary offices in Indiana;(2) employ staff as necessary, including staff for the board; and(3) prescribe the duties and compensation of all staff employed under subdivision (2).As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 3. Duties and Powers of the Board|25-17.6-3-12. Rules

Sec. 12. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 consistent with this article and reasonably required for the conduct of the board's responsibilities and duties.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 4. Requirements for Certification|25-17.6-4-1. Course Work; Experience; Passing Score on Examination

Sec. 1. To qualify for licensure, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements:(1) Successful completion of at least thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of course work in geology, culminating in a baccalaureate or advanced degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, or geotechnical engineering from an accredited college or university. At the discretion of the board, courses dealing with applied geological science that are given under the auspices of an academic department other than geology may be considered toward the fulfillment of this requirement.(2) Experience in professional geological work consisting of one (1) of the following:(A) Five (5) years of teaching geology as a faculty member at the college or university level.(B) Five (5) years of geological research by an applicant at the college or university level.(C) Five (5) years of geological work performed under the supervision of, or in collaboration with, a licensed professional geologist.(D) Seven (7) years of geological work that is acceptable to the board.(3) A passing score on an examination required by the board that has been designed to demonstrate that the applicant has the necessary knowledge and skill to exercise the responsibilities of the public practice of geology.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.16.
IN Code § 25-17.6-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 4. Requirements for Certification|25-17.6-4-2. Years of Experience; Credits Toward

Sec. 2. In counting years of experience under section 1(2) of this chapter, the board may give one (1) year of credit each for a master's degree or doctoral degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, or geotechnical engineering.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 4. Requirements for Certification|25-17.6-4-3. Credit Subject to Evaluation and Approval by Board

Sec. 3. Credit toward the experience and education requirements described in this chapter is subject to evaluation and approval by the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 4. Requirements for Certification|25-17.6-4-4. Documentation of Competency and Integrity

Sec. 4. The board may require documentation of competency and integrity.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-17.6-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 4. Requirements for Certification|25-17.6-4-5. Licensure in Different State

Sec. 5. Upon application, licensure may be provided to a person who is licensed or certified as a geologist in a state that has standards for licensure or certification at least equal to those for licensure under this chapter, as determined by the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.17.
IN Code § 25-17.6-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 4. Requirements for Certification|25-17.6-4-6. Administrative Review of Determination

Sec. 6. A person seeking licensure as a licensed professional geologist who is aggrieved by a determination of the board under this chapter may request administrative review under IC 25-17.6-9.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.18.
IN Code § 25-17.6-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 4. Requirements for Certification|25-17.6-4-7. Application Fee; Deposit in Fund

Sec. 7. (a) An applicant for licensure shall pay a nonrefundable fee established by regulation of the board.(b) All fees paid to and collected by the board under this section and IC 25-17.6-5 shall be deposited in a fund under the jurisdiction of the board.(c) The survey shall be:(1) designated to collect and disburse funds represented by the fees described in subsection (b); and(2) required to execute a bond, with corporate surety, in an amount to be determined by the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-17.6-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 5. Renewal of Certificates|25-17.6-5-1. Expiration of License

Sec. 1. A license issued under IC 25-17.6-4 expires three (3) years after it is issued, at a time and date designated by the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.20.
IN Code § 25-17.6-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 5. Renewal of Certificates|25-17.6-5-2. Notification of Expiration and Renewal Fee

Sec. 2. The board shall notify each person licensed under this article of the:(1) date of expiration of the person's license; and(2) amount of the renewal fee established by the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.21.
IN Code § 25-17.6-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 5. Renewal of Certificates|25-17.6-5-3. Failure to Pay Renewal Fee

Sec. 3. If a person fails to pay the renewal fee within ninety (90) days after the expiration date established by the board under this chapter, the person's:(1) license shall be suspended; and(2) name shall be deleted from the roster described in IC 25-17.6-3-10;until the renewal fee is paid.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.22.
IN Code § 25-17.6-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 5. Renewal of Certificates|25-17.6-5-4. Revocation of License for Failure to Pay Renewal Fee; Relicensing

Sec. 4. (a) If a person fails to pay the renewal fee for two (2) consecutive years, that person's license shall be revoked and may not be renewed.(b) If a person whose license has been revoked under subsection (a) desires to be relicensed, the person:(1) must submit an application to the board; and(2) shall be considered as a new applicant.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-17.6-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 6. Use of Seal or Stamp by Geologist|25-17.6-6-1. Issuance of License by Board

Sec. 1. (a) The board shall, upon payment of the licensure fee, issue a license to an applicant who in the opinion of the board has satisfactorily met all the requirements for licensure under IC 25-17.6-4.(b) Each license shall show the full name of the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.24.
IN Code § 25-17.6-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 6. Use of Seal or Stamp by Geologist|25-17.6-6-2. Entitlement to Rights and Privileges

Sec. 2. The issuance of a license by the board is prima facie evidence that the person named on the license is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a licensed professional geologist while the license remains in force.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.25.
IN Code § 25-17.6-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 6. Use of Seal or Stamp by Geologist|25-17.6-6-3. Seal or Stamp

Sec. 3. Each geologist may, upon licensure, obtain and use a seal or stamp of licensure of a design authorized by the board, containing the geologist's name and license number and the legend "Professional Geologist".As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.26.
IN Code § 25-17.6-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 6. Use of Seal or Stamp by Geologist|25-17.6-6-4. Replacement License

Sec. 4. A replacement license may be issued to replace a license that has been lost, destroyed, or mutilated, subject to the rules of the board.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.27.
IN Code § 25-17.6-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 6. Use of Seal or Stamp by Geologist|25-17.6-6-5. No Affixation of Signature, Stamp, or Seal After Suspension or Revocation of License

Sec. 5. A geologist may not affix the geologist's signature, stamp, or seal, or certify any report or other geological document after the geologist's license has been suspended or revoked, unless the license has been renewed or reissued.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.28.
IN Code § 25-17.6-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 7. Exemptions From Certification Requirements|25-17.6-7-1. Exemptions From Requirements of Certification

Sec. 1. The following persons are exempt from the requirements of licensure under this article:(1) An officer or employee of the United States government, state government, or local government while engaged in providing geological services for the officer's or employee's employers.(2) A person engaged solely in geological research or the instruction of geology.(3) A person not engaged in the public practice of geology.(4) A professional engineer registered under IC 25-31 who applies geology to the practice of engineering.(5) A soil scientist who is certified as a soil classifier or soil scientist by the American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy, Crops and Soils (ARCPACS) and the Indiana Association of Professional Soil Classifiers (IAPSC) and who applies geology in the practice of soil science.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.29.
IN Code § 25-17.6-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 17.6. Professional Geologists|Chapter 7. Exemptions From Certification Requirements|25-17.6-7-2. Unlawful Preparation of Geological Report or Document

Sec. 2. Except for:(1) a person exempted under section 1 of this chapter; and(2) a person who, in addition to a licensed professional geologist, is authorized by statute or administrative rule to prepare the report or document;it is unlawful for a person other than a licensed professional geologist or a subordinate under the direction of a licensed professional geologist to prepare any geological report or document that is required by a statute or an administrative rule to be prepared by a licensed professional geologist.As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.30.