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CA Bus & Prof Code § 7804.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 7804.1.

7804.1.  Only a person registered as a geophysicist under the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to take and use the title “professional geophysicist.” Only a person registered as a geophysicist and certified under the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to take and use the title of a registered certified specialty geophysicist.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 657, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7805 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 7805.

7805.  The term “responsible charge of work” means the independent control and direction by the use of initiative, skill and independent judgment of geological or geophysical work or the supervision of such work.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1396.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7806 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 7806.

7806.  A subordinate is any person who assists a professional geologist or professional geophysicist in the practice of geology or geophysics without assuming the responsible charge of work.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 657, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7807 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 7807.

7807.  A qualified geologist is a person who possesses all the qualifications specified in Section 7841 for registration except that he is not registered.(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 942.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7807.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 7807.1.

7807.1.  A qualified geophysicist is a person who possesses all the qualifications specified in Section 7841.1 for registration except that he is not registered.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1396.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7810.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 7810.1.

7810.1.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions pursuant to this chapter. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Amended by Stats. 2009, 4th Ex. Sess., Ch. 18, Sec. 42. (AB 20 4x) Effective October 23, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7818 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 7818.

7818.  The board, pursuant to the provisions contained in Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, may adopt, amend, or repeal rules and regulations to carry out this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 14. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7819 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 7819.

7819.  Except as otherwise provided by law, all records of the board shall be open to inspection by the public during regular office hours.(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 942.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7820 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 7820.

7820.  The board shall have and use a seal bearing the name “Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.”(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 432, Sec. 22. (SB 944) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7821 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 7821.

7821.  The board shall compile and maintain, or may have compiled and maintained on its behalf, a register of all licensees that contains the licensee’s name, address of record, type of branch license, license number, the date the license was issued, and the date the license will expire.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 432, Sec. 23. (SB 944) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7822 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 7822.

7822.  The board may, by regulation, provide for the division of the certification of registration into different specialties, including, but not limited to, petroleum, mining, and ground water, and may issue certificates in one or more of the specialties in which the applicant demonstrated proficiency. The board shall provide such a certificate for those qualified in engineering geology.(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 942.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7825 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 7825.

7825.  The board shall establish relations with bodies which regulate the practice of geology and geophysics, or closely related geologic and geophysical disciplines, or which register geologists and geophysicists in the other states, and may establish relations with such bodies in other countries, for the purposes of working toward (1) uniformly high professional standards and (2) mutual recognition of registration.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1396.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7826 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2.1 - Technical Advisory Committees|Section 7826.

7826.  The board may establish one or more technical advisory committees to advise and assist the board with respect to the following:(a) Application review and verification for any level of registration, licensure, authority, or title.(b) Evaluation and investigation of potential violations of this chapter.(c) Amendment, repeal, adoption, or revision of board rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 432, Sec. 25. (SB 944) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7826.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2.1 - Technical Advisory Committees|Section 7826.1.

7826.1.  Each member of each technical advisory committee shall be appointed by the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. Each committee shall be composed of no more than five members.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 432, Sec. 25. (SB 944) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7826.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2.1 - Technical Advisory Committees|Section 7826.2.

7826.2.  Each member of each technical advisory committee shall be an expert in the area of geology or geophysics within the committee’s jurisdiction and shall be licensed under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 432, Sec. 25. (SB 944) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7826.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2.1 - Technical Advisory Committees|Section 7826.3.

7826.3.  All the members of each technical advisory committee shall serve without compensation but shall receive per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 432, Sec. 25. (SB 944) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7826.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 2.1 - Technical Advisory Committees|Section 7826.4.

7826.4.  Each member of each technical advisory committee shall be granted the same immunity as is granted to a public employee pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 820) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 432, Sec. 25. (SB 944) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7830 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7830.

7830.  It is unlawful for anyone other than a geologist licensed under this chapter to stamp or seal any plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a professional geologist or licensed certified specialty geologist, or to use in any manner the title “professional geologist” or the title of any licensed certified specialty geologist, or any combination of the words and phrases or abbreviations thereof, unless licensed, or licensed and certified, under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 630, Sec. 7. (AB 1522) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7830.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7830.1.

7830.1.  It is unlawful for any person other than a geophysicist licensed under this chapter to stamp or seal any plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a licensed geophysicist, professional geophysicist, or licensed certified specialty geophysicist, or to use in any manner the title “registered geophysicist,” “professional geophysicist,” or the title of any registered certified specialty geophysicist, or any combination of the words and phrases or abbreviations thereof, unless the person is licensed, or licensed and certified, under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 630, Sec. 8. (AB 1522) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7831 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7831.

7831.  It is unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal after the certificate of the registrant, named thereon, has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless the certificate has been renewed or reissued.(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 942.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7832 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7832.

7832.  Any person, except as in this chapter specifically exempted, who shall practice or offer to practice geology or geophysics for others in this state is subject to the provisions of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1396.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7833 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7833.

7833.  This chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists or geophysicists from practicing through the entity of a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. In a partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, at least one partner or officer shall be a professional geologist. In a partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of geophysical services, at least one partner or officer shall be a professional geophysicist.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 657, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7834 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7834.

7834.  This chapter does not prevent or prohibit an individual, firm, company, association or corporation whose principal business is other than the practice of geology or geophysics from employing a geologist or geophysicist to perform professional services in geology or geophysics incidental to the conduct of their business.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1396.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7835 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7835.

7835.  All geologic plans, specifications, reports, or documents shall be prepared by a professional geologist or licensed certified specialty geologist, or by a subordinate employee under his or her direction. In addition, they shall be signed by the professional geologist or licensed certified specialty geologist and stamped with his or her seal, both of which shall indicate his or her responsibility for them.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 236, Sec. 10. (SB 1165) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7835.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7835.1.

7835.1.  All geophysical plans, specifications, reports, or documents shall be prepared by a professional geophysicist, licensed certified specialty geophysicist, professional geologist, licensed certified specialty geologist, or by a subordinate employee under his or her direction. In addition, they shall be signed by the professional geophysicist, licensed certified specialty geophysicist, professional geologist, or licensed certified specialty geologist, and stamped with his or her seal, both of which shall indicate his or her responsibility for them.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 236, Sec. 11. (SB 1165) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7836 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7836.

7836.  Officers and employees of the United States of America practicing solely as such officers or employees are exempt from registration under the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 942.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7837 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7837.

7837.  A subordinate to a geologist or geophysicist registered under this chapter, insofar as he or she acts solely in that capacity, is exempt from registration under the provisions of this chapter. This exemption, however, does not permit any subordinate to practice geology or geophysics for others in his or her own right or to use the title “professional geologist” or “professional geophysicist.”(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 657, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7838 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7838.

7838.  A civil engineer empowered to practice civil engineering in this state, and a petroleum engineer registered in this state, under provisions of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700) of Division 3 of this code insofar as they practice civil engineering in its various branches or petroleum engineering, respectively, are exempt from registration under the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 942.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7839 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7839.

7839.  This chapter shall not empower a geologist or geophysicist registered under this chapter to practice or offer to practice civil engineering and any of its various recognized branches.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1396.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7839.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7839.1.

7839.1.  This chapter shall not empower a geologist registered under this chapter to practice or offer to practice geophysics for others in this state except as such geophysical work is related to his practice of geology.This chapter shall not empower a geophysicist registered under this chapter to practice or offer to practice geology for others in this state except as such geological work is related to his practice of geophysics.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1396.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7839.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 3 - Scope of Regulation|Section 7839.2.

7839.2.  (a) A professional geologist or professional geophysicist shall use a written contract when contracting to provide geological or geophysical services to a client pursuant to this chapter. The written contract shall be executed by the professional geologist or professional geophysicist and the client or the client’s representative prior to the professional geologist or professional geophysicist commencing work, unless the client states in writing that work may be commenced before the contract is executed. The written contract shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) A description of the services to be provided to the client by the professional geologist or professional geophysicist.(2) A description of any basis of compensation applicable to the contract, and the method of payment agreed upon by the parties.(3) The name, address, and license or certificate number of the professional geologist or professional geophysicist, and the name and address of the client.(4) A description of the procedure that the professional geologist or professional geophysicist and the client will use to accommodate additional services.(5) A description of the procedure to be used by both parties to terminate the contract.(b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply to any of the following:(1) Geologic or geophysical services rendered by a professional geologist or professional geophysicist for which the client will not pay compensation.(2) A geologist or geophysicist who has a current or prior contractual relationship with the client to provide geologic or geophysical services, and who has already been paid the fees that are due under the contract by the client.(3) If the client executes a waiver in writing after full disclosure of this section that a contract that complies with the requirements of this section is not required.(4) Geological or geophysical services rendered by a geologist or geophysicist to any of the following:(A) A geologist or geophysicist licensed under this chapter.(B) An engineer licensed under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700).(C) A land surveyor licensed under Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8700).(D) An architect licensed under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 5500).(E) A contractor licensed under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000).(F) A public agency.(c) As used in this section, “written contract” includes a contract in electronic form.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 428, Sec. 16. (AB 177) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7840 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 4 - Registration|Section 7840.

7840.  An application for licensure as a geologist, certification in a specialty in geology, certification as a geologist-in-training, licensure as a geophysicist, or certification in a specialty in geophysics shall be made to the board on a form prescribed by it and shall be accompanied by the application fee fixed by this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 154, Sec. 1. (SB 1098) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7841.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 4 - Registration|Section 7841.2.

7841.2.  An applicant for certification as a geologist-in-training shall comply with all of the following:(a) Not have committed acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of certification under Section 480.(b) Successfully pass the Fundamentals of Geology examination.(c) Meet either of the following education requirements fulfilled at a school or university whose curricula meet criteria established by the rules of the board:(1) Graduation from a college or university with a major in geological sciences or any other discipline that, in the opinion of the board, is relevant to geology.(2) Completion of a combination of at least 30 semester hours, or the equivalent, in courses that, in the opinion of the board, are relevant to geology. At least 24 semester hours, or the equivalent, shall be in upper division or graduate courses.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 236, Sec. 13. (SB 1165) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7842 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12.5 - Geologists and Geophysicists|ARTICLE 4 - Registration|Section 7842.

7842.  (a) An applicant for certification in a specialty in geology shall meet all of the requirements of Section 7841, shall be a geologist licensed under this chapter, and, in addition, his or her seven years of professional geological work shall include one of the following:(1) A minimum of three years performed under the supervision of a geologist certified in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification or under the supervision of a licensed civil engineer if the applicant is seeking certification as an engineering geologist, except that prior to July 1, 1970, professional geological work shall qualify under this subdivision if it is performed under the supervision of a geologist qualified in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification or under the supervision of a licensed civil engineer if the applicant is seeking certification as an engineering geologist.(2) A minimum of five years’ experience in responsible charge of professional geological work in the specialty for which the applicant is seeking certification.(b) In addition to meeting the requirements of subdivision (a), an applicant for certification in a specialty of geology shall successfully pass a written examination in that specialty.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 236, Sec. 14. (SB 1165) Effective January 1, 2017.)