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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.007 - Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping.

For purposes of ORS 672.002 to 672.325:
(1) A person is practicing or offering to practice engineering if the person:
(a) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead or card or in any other way implies that the person is or purports to be a professional engineer or registered professional engineer;
(b) Through the use of some other title implies that the person is a professional engineer or a registered professional engineer; or
(c) Bids to perform or performs commercial or professional service or work that is defined by ORS 672.005 as the practice of engineering.
(2) A person is practicing or offering to practice land surveying if the person:
(a) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead or card or in any other way implies that the person is or purports to be a professional land surveyor or registered professional land surveyor;
(b) Through the use of some other title implies that the person is a professional land surveyor or registered professional land surveyor; or
(c) Bids to perform or performs commercial or professional land surveying service or work or any other service that is defined by ORS 672.005 as the practice of land surveying.
(3) A person is practicing or offering to practice photogrammetric mapping if the person:
(a) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card or in any other way implies that the person is or purports to be a photogrammetrist, registered photogrammetrist or professional photogrammetrist;
(b) Through the use of some other title implies that the person is a photogrammetrist, registered photogrammetrist or professional photogrammetrist; or
(c) Bids to perform or performs photogrammetric service or work or any other service that is defined by ORS 672.002 as photogrammetric mapping. [1971 c.751 §3; 1981 c.143 §3; 2003 c.14 §427; 2009 c.259 §2; 2019 c.75 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.020 - Practice of engineering without registration prohibited; seal required.

(1) In order to safeguard life, health and property, no person shall practice or offer to practice engineering in this state unless the person is registered and has a valid certificate to practice engineering issued under ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(2) Each registered professional engineer shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. Every final document including drawings, specifications, designs, reports, narratives, maps and plans issued by a registrant shall be stamped with the seal and signed by the registrant. The signature and stamp of a registrant constitute a certification that the document was prepared by the registrant or under the supervision and control of the registrant. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §6; 1995 c.33 §2; 1995 c.79 §339; 1997 c.210 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.025 - Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited; seal required.

(1) No person shall practice land surveying in this state unless the person is registered and has a valid certificate to practice land surveying issued under ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(2) Every registered professional land surveyor shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. Every final document including drawings, specifications, designs, reports, narratives, maps and plans issued by a registrant shall be stamped with the seal of and signed by the registrant. The signature and stamp of a registrant constitute a certification that the document was prepared by the registrant or under the registrant’s supervision and control.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 672.005 (1), a registered professional engineer not also registered as a professional land surveyor shall not establish, reestablish or restore land boundaries, corners or monuments between lands not held in common ownership or intended for conveyance. [Formerly 672.420; 1977 c.620 §2; 1979 c.817 §1; 1981 c.159 §1; 1995 c.33 §3; 1997 c.210 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.028 - Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited; seal required.

(1) A person may not practice photogrammetric mapping in this state unless the person is registered and has a valid certificate to practice land surveying, engineering or photogrammetric mapping issued under ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(2) A photogrammetrist shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. The registrant shall sign and stamp with the seal of the registrant each final document, including drawings, specifications, designs, reports, narratives and maps issued by the registrant. The signature and stamp of a registrant constitute a certification that the document was prepared by the registrant or under the registrant’s supervision and control.
(3) A photogrammetrist may perform services defined as photogrammetric mapping under ORS 672.002. A photogrammetrist may not engage or offer to engage in an act constituting the practice of land surveying other than photogrammetric mapping. [2005 c.445 §2; 2009 c.259 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.045 - Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping.

A person may not:
(1) Engage in the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping without having a valid certificate or permit to so practice issued in accordance with ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(2) Falsely represent, by any means, that the person is authorized to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping.
(3) Present or attempt to use the certificate or permit of another or the seal of another.
(4) Attempt to use an expired or revoked certificate or permit.
(5) Falsely impersonate any registrant of like or different name.
(6) Practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping when not qualified.
(7) Buy, sell or fraudulently obtain any certificate or permit required by ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(8) Aid or abet the buying, selling or fraudulently obtaining of any certificate or permit required by ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(9) Engage in the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping under cover of a certificate or permit obtained or issued fraudulently or unlawfully or under fraudulent representations or mistake of fact in a material regard.
(10) Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying or to any member of the board in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate or permit required by ORS 672.002 to 672.325. [1971 c.751 §36; 2009 c.259 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.090 - Issuance of certificates by board; examinations.

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall issue certificates of registration as provided by ORS 672.002 to 672.325. All certificates shall be signed by the president and the administrator of the board and issued under the seal of the board. The board shall prescribe and furnish forms for applications for examinations and for certificates and permits.
(2) If the board administers an examination described in ORS 672.002 to 672.325, the board shall hold the examination at least yearly at times and places determined by the board. The board shall determine the scope of the examinations and the methods of procedure. Examinations for registration may be written or computer-based. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §26(2), (3); 1975 c.429 §9; 1981 c.143 §5; 1991 c.221 §1; 1997 c.210 §6; 2013 c.86 §3; 2015 c.576 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.098 - Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer.

As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a professional engineer, an applicant must:
(1) Except as provided in ORS 672.146, provide evidence of graduation in a college or university engineering program of four years or more approved by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying;
(2) Except as provided in ORS 672.103, pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a fundamentals of engineering examination approved by the board;
(3) Pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a practical engineer’s examination approved by the board;
(4) Have a work record of four years or more of active practice in engineering work satisfactory to the board; and
(5) Meet any additional requirements for registration as a professional engineer adopted by the board under ORS 672.255. [2015 c.576 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.103 - Examination waiver.

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may waive the fundamentals of engineering examination requirement for an applicant for registration under ORS 672.098 if the applicant has, for at least 25 years prior to the date of the registration application, held a registration or license to practice professional engineering in another state, a territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or a foreign country. [2015 c.576 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.107 - Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures; rules.

(1) For purposes of this section:
(a) "Essential facility" means Risk Category IV buildings and structures, as defined in "Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures," Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
(b) "Hazardous facility" means structures housing, supporting or containing sufficient quantities of toxic or explosive substances to be of danger to the safety of the public if released.
(c)(A) "Significant structure" means:
(i) Hazardous facilities and special occupancy structures;
(ii) Essential facilities that have a ground area of more than 4,000 square feet or are more than 20 feet in height;
(iii) Structures that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services determines to have irregular features; and
(iv) Buildings that are customarily occupied by human beings and are more than four stories or 45 feet above average ground level.
(B) "Significant structure" does not mean:
(i) One-family and two-family dwellings and accompanying accessory structures;
(ii) Agricultural buildings or equine facilities, both as defined in ORS 455.315; or
(iii) Buildings located on lands exempt from Department of Consumer and Business Services enforcement of building code regulations.
(d) "Special occupancy structure" means Risk Category III buildings and structures, as defined in "Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures," Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
(2) Consistent with ORS 672.255, the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules establishing standards of competence in structural engineering analysis and design relating to seismic influence.
(3) An engineer may not provide engineering services for significant structures unless the engineer possesses a valid professional structural engineer certificate of registration issued by the board. [Formerly 672.129; 2021 c.360 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.109 - Temporary permit to practice engineering; fee.

(1) Upon payment of the required fee, the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may without examination issue a temporary permit to a person to practice engineering in this state for a period not to exceed six months. A temporary permit may only be issued if the person has made application for registration and, in the judgment of the board, has the other necessary qualifications for registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(2) A temporary permit to practice engineering may be issued only once to a person and may only be issued to a person authorized to practice engineering in another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or a foreign country if the standards for such authorization are equivalent to those in Oregon, as determined by the board. [Formerly 672.135]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.126 - Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor.

As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a professional land surveyor, an applicant must:
(1) Except as provided in ORS 672.146, provide evidence of graduation in a college or university land surveying or photogrammetric mapping program of four years or more approved by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying;
(2) Pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a fundamentals of land surveying examination approved by the board;
(3) Pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a professional land surveying examination approved by the board;
(4) Pass an Oregon-specific land surveying examination approved by the board;
(5) Have a work record of four years or more of active practice in land surveying work satisfactory to the board; and
(6) Meet any additional requirements for registration as a professional land surveyor adopted by the board under ORS 672.255. [2015 c.576 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.136 - Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist.

As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a photogrammetrist, an applicant must:
(1) Except as provided in ORS 672.146, provide evidence of graduation in a college or university land surveying, photogrammetric mapping or other geomatics-based program of four years or more approved by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying;
(2) Pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a fundamentals of land surveying examination approved by the board;
(3) Pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a professional photogrammetric mapping examination approved by the board;
(4) Have a work record of four years or more of active practice in photogrammetric mapping work satisfactory to the board; and
(5) Meet any additional requirements for registration as a photogrammetrist adopted by the board under ORS 672.255. [2015 c.576 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.143 - Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping; fee.

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may issue a temporary permit to a person to practice photogrammetric mapping in this state, without an examination, for a period not to exceed six months. The board may not issue a temporary permit to the person more than once. The board may issue the temporary permit only if the person:
(1) Pays the appropriate fee;
(2) Is an applicant for registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325;
(3) Has, in the judgment of the board, met all qualifications for registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325 other than passing an examination; and
(4) Is authorized to practice photogrammetric mapping in another jurisdiction in the United States or a foreign country, by a jurisdiction having authorization standards that the board considers equivalent to the standards for practicing photogrammetric mapping in this state. [Formerly 672.127]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.146 - Alternatives to degree requirements; rules.

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules for the consideration of work experience, education or other relevant matters as an alternative to degree requirements described in ORS 672.098, 672.126 or 672.136. The rules adopted by the board under this section shall include, but need not be limited to, provision for recognizing military training or experience that is substantially equivalent to education received in a degree program described in ORS 672.098, 672.126 or 672.136. [2015 c.576 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.151 - Notice to candidates of examination results.

As soon as practicable after the close of each examination administered by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, the board administrator shall notify each candidate of the result of the candidate’s examination. [Formerly 672.100; 2013 c.86 §9; 2015 c.576 §12]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.153 - Registration in new branch of profession; fee.

If the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying specifies a new branch of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping for examination and registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325, the board may issue a certificate to an individual in the new branch without examination if the individual:
(1) Is already registered as an engineer and the new branch is a branch of engineering;
(2) Is already registered as an engineer or land surveyor and the new branch is a branch of land surveying;
(3) Is already registered as an engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist and the new branch is a branch of photogrammetric mapping;
(4) Establishes to the satisfaction of the board that the individual has four years’ experience in the new branch specified by the board;
(5) Pays the fee established under ORS 672.155 for certification in a newly established branch, without examination, based on experience; and
(6) Submits an application to the board for issuance of the certificate in the new branch within one year after the date the board first gives an examination in the new branch. [2005 c.445 §5; 2009 c.259 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.155 - Establishment of fees by rule.

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall establish fees by rule, including but not limited to fees for the following:
(1) Enrollment as an engineering intern.
(2) Enrollment as a land surveying intern.
(3) Examinations administered or approved by the board.
(4) Registration or renewal of a certificate of registration to practice as a professional engineer.
(5) Registration or renewal of a certificate of registration to practice as a professional land surveyor.
(6) Registration or renewal of a certificate of registration to practice as a photogrammetrist.
(7) Issuance of a temporary permit under ORS 672.109 or 672.143.
(8) Issuance of a certificate document.
(9) Issuance of a certificate of registration under ORS 672.153, without examination, based on experience in a branch of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping newly established by the board. [1971 c.751 §34; 1975 c.429 §10; 1979 c.495 §2; 1979 c.681 §2a; 1981 c.556 §2; 1983 c.614 §3; 1991 c.221 §4; 1991 c.703 §18; 1997 c.643 §19; 2005 c.445 §9; 2009 c.259 §12; 2015 c.576 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.157 - Payment of fee required before issuance of certificate.

Upon receipt of the required fee the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall issue to any applicant who has been certified as having passed an examination for registration a certificate. [Formerly 672.120]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.159 - Numbering and recording of certificates.

Each certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall be numbered. A record of each certificate issued, and the number, shall be entered in the records of the board. [Formerly 672.110]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.160

[Amended by 1959 c.336 §12; 1971 c.751 §15; 1975 c.429 §11; 1977 c.873 §4; 1979 c.495 §3; 1995 c.33 §4; 1999 c.59 §200; renumbered 672.168 in 2015]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.162 - Specification of branch.

(1) A certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to practice engineering shall specify the branch or branches of engineering in which the registrant is especially qualified.
(2) A certificate of registration issued by the board to practice land surveying or photogrammetric mapping may specify the branch of land surveying or photogrammetric mapping in which the registrant is especially qualified. [2015 c.576 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.168 - Expiration date of certificates.

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, all certificates expire one year after the date of their issue or renewal and become invalid on that date unless renewed. The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may vary the dates of certificate renewal by giving to the applicant written notice of the renewal date being assigned and by making prorated adjustments in the renewal fee.
(2) The board may vary periods of certificate renewal or periods for registration to provide for renewal and payment of fees either every year or every two years. If the board changes the renewal period it will provide written notice to certificate holders and registrants. [Formerly 672.160]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.170 - Renewal of certificate; increased fees for delinquent renewal.

(1) Renewal of a certificate may be effected at any time prior to the renewal date by paying the required renewal fee to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying.
(2) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the failure of a registrant to renew the certificate before the renewal date does not deprive the registrant of the right of renewal thereafter.
(3) The amount to be paid for the renewal of a certificate after the renewal date shall be the renewal fee plus a late-payment charge determined by the board.
(4) A certificate may not be renewed if the certificate has been retired for more than five years or delinquent for more than five years. [Amended by 1967 c.401 §5; 1971 c.751 §16; 1973 c.832 §36; 1975 c.429 §12; 1995 c.33 §5; 1997 c.643 §20; 2009 c.259 §13; 2013 c.86 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.180 - Retiree exemption from registration renewal fees.

A registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or photogrammetrist who has retired from the active practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping may, upon application and at the discretion of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, be exempted from payment of annual registration renewal fees thereafter. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §17; 2009 c.259 §14]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.195 - Grounds for refusal to register applicant.

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may refuse to register an applicant if a court or administrative body in another state has found that the applicant violated a statute, rule, ethical standard or professional standard of that state through the commission or omission of an act that, if committed or omitted in this state, would be grounds for the board to refuse, suspend or revoke a registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325. [2015 c.576 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.200 - Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate or permit or refusal to issue, restore or renew certificate or permit; grounds for reprimand.

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue, restore or renew a certificate or permit, or may reprimand an individual enrolled as an intern or holding a certificate or permit:
(1) For violating any provision of ORS 672.045;
(2) For gross negligence, negligence or incompetence in the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping;
(3) Subject to ORS 670.280, for conviction of a felony;
(4) For conviction of a misdemeanor involving the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping;
(5) For failing to pay a civil penalty or fee in the manner prescribed by a final order of the board, or for failing to meet any other term of a final order of the board; or
(6) For violating a rule of professional conduct prescribed by the board. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §21; 1981 c.143 §9; 1991 c.221 §3; 1995 c.33 §6; 2009 c.259 §15; 2013 c.169 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.210 - Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment; hearing; majority of board members required to take action; reinstatement.

(1) Proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a certificate, an enrollment or a permit may be initiated by filing with the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying written charges against the accused. The charges may be preferred by any person, or by the board on its own motion.
(2) The board shall fix a time and place for a hearing on the charges and cause notice thereof with a copy of the charges to be delivered to the accused in person or mailed to the last-known address of the accused. The notice shall be so delivered or mailed at least 30 days before the date fixed for the hearing.
(3) At a hearing, the accused shall have the right to appear in person or by counsel, or both, to cross-examine witnesses and to produce evidence and witnesses in a defense. If the accused does not appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges.
(4) After a hearing, the board may, if a majority of the members of the board agree, reprimand the accused, or suspend, refuse to renew or revoke the permit, enrollment or certificate of the accused.
(5) The power of the board to suspend a certificate, enrollment or permit includes the power to reinstate:
(a) At a time certain; or
(b) When the person subject to suspension fulfills conditions for reinstatement set by the board. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §22; 1979 c.681 §3; 1981 c.143 §11; 1995 c.33 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.215 - Proceedings to enjoin violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325.

If the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying decides that a person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any activity that is or will be a violation of ORS 672.002 to 672.325, the board may institute a proceedings in an appropriate circuit court to restrain the activity or proposed activity. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damages but if issued, the defendant is not thereby relieved of any criminal liability. [1971 c.751 §23; 1981 c.143 §12]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.240 - State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying; appointment; qualifications; officers.

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472 for the purpose of carrying out ORS 672.002 to 672.325. The board shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Governor as follows:
(a) Two members shall be members of the general public.
(b) Two members shall be registered professional land surveyors.
(c) Five members shall be registered professional engineers.
(d) One member shall be registered both as a professional engineer and as a professional land surveyor. However, if a qualified individual is not available, the Governor may appoint either a registered professional engineer or a registered professional land surveyor.
(e) One member shall be a registered photogrammetrist. However, if a qualified individual is not available, the Governor may appoint either a registered professional engineer or a registered professional land surveyor.
(2) The Governor shall appoint members to the board so that there is at least one member of the board from each congressional district in this state.
(3) Each engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist member of the board shall have been:
(a) A resident of this state for at least three years immediately preceding appointment; and
(b) Practicing as a registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or registered photogrammetrist for at least five years since the date of the individual’s initial registration.
(4) The board shall elect biennially from among its members a president and vice president for the ensuing biennial term. [Amended by 1955 c.215 §1; 1963 c.580 §32; 1969 c.314 §75; 1971 c.751 §24; 1971 c.753 §28; subsection (3) enacted as 1971 c.751 §26(1); 1979 c.147 §1; 1981 c.143 §13; 1987 c.414 §47; 1997 c.210 §8; 1997 c.643 §21; 1999 c.1084 §61; 2009 c.259 §16; 2011 c.33 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.250 - Term; certificate of appointment; oath; removal; vacancies.

(1) Upon the expiration of the term of any board member, the Governor shall appoint a person possessing the qualifications prescribed by ORS 672.240 as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to serve for a term of four years from July 1.
(2) Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor and before beginning the term shall file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of office.
(3) The Governor:
(a) May remove any member of the board for misconduct, incapacity or neglect of duty.
(b) By appointment for the unexpired term, shall fill any vacancy caused by death, resignation or removal from office. [Amended by 1963 c.580 §33; 1971 c.751 §25; 1979 c.147 §2; 1981 c.143 §14]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.255 - Rulemaking authority.

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules:
(a) Establishing fees as provided in ORS 672.155 and late-payment charges under ORS 672.170.
(b) Providing a procedure for the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of certificates, enrollments and permits.
(c) Prescribing standards of professional conduct for professional engineers, professional land surveyors, photogrammetrists, engineering interns and land surveying interns.
(d) Specifying branches of engineering, land surveying and photogrammetric mapping in which examinations are offered.
(e) For registering individuals and issuing certificates of registration and temporary permits to individuals under ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(f) Prescribing standards and intellectual, educational and technical qualifications for examination, registration and renewal in addition to the qualifications and conditions specified under ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
(g) Prescribing standards and guidelines for retired or inactive status of registrants, including provisions to allow the return to active status.
(h) Defining the scope of practice for individuals holding a certificate issued by the board to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping or a temporary permit issued by the board to perform engineering or photogrammetric mapping.
(2) In adopting rules under subsection (1)(c) to (h) of this section, the board shall give consideration to national practices as well as to local practices. Adoption of rules shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.751 §32; 1975 c.429 §12a; 1979 c.495 §4; 1981 c.556 §1; 1991 c.221 §5; 1995 c.68 §§1,12; 1997 c.210 §9; 2005 c.445 §10; 2009 c.259 §17; 2013 c.86 §11; 2015 c.576 §14]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.300 - Investigation of complaints.

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall carefully investigate any complaints or information relating to violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325. [Amended by 1971 c.753 §29; 1981 c.143 §15]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.310 - Investigation of identity of person claiming to be registered.

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may inquire into the identity of any person claiming to be a registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or photogrammetrist and, after due service of a notice in writing, require the person to prove to the satisfaction of the board that the person is the person authorized to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping under the certificate of registration by virtue of which the person claims to be authorized. When the board finds that a person making such a claim is not in fact the person to whom the certificate of registration was issued, the board shall reduce the findings to writing and file the findings in the office of the board. The findings are prima facie evidence that the person mentioned therein is falsely impersonating another of a like or different name. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §30; 2009 c.259 §18]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.325 - Civil penalties.

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any provision of ORS 672.002 to 672.325 or any rule adopted thereunder shall forfeit and pay to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying a civil penalty in an amount determined by the board of not more than $1,000 for each offense.
(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745.
(3) Notwithstanding ORS 670.335, civil penalties recovered under this section shall be deposited into an account established by the board as provided in ORS 182.470. Moneys deposited are appropriated continuously to the board and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 182.456 to 182.472 and 672.002 to 672.325. [1981 c.150 §2; 1991 c.734 §67; 1997 c.643 §22; 1999 c.1084 §62]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.505 - Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705.

As used in ORS 672.505 to 672.705, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Administrator" means the office as established by ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
(2) "Board" means State Board of Geologist Examiners.
(3) "Engineering geologist" means a person who applies geologic data, principles and interpretation to naturally occurring materials so that geologic factors affecting planning, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering works are properly recognized and utilized.
(4) "Geologist" means a person engaged in the practice of geology.
(5) "Geologist in training" means a person certified by the board as having passed an examination in the geologic subjects and having adequate academic training.
(6) "Geology" refers to:
(a) That science that treats of the earth in general;
(b) Investigation of the earth’s crust and the rocks and other materials that compose it; and
(c) The applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials for the benefit of humanity.
(7) "Public practice of geology" means the performance for another of geological service or work, such as consultation, investigation, surveys, evaluation, planning, mapping and inspection of geological work, that is related to public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property and the environment, except as specifically exempted by ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
(8) "Qualified nonregistered geologist" means a person who possesses all the qualifications specified in ORS 672.505 to 672.705 for registration except that the person is not registered in this state.
(9) "Registered certified specialty geologist" means a person who is certified as a specialty geologist under the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
(10) "Registered geologist" means a person who is registered as a geologist under the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
(11) "Responsible charge of work" means the independent control and direction of geological work by the use of initiative, skill and independent judgment, or the supervision of such work.
(12) "Subordinate" means any person who assists a registered geologist in the practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work. [1977 c.612 §2; 1981 c.295 §1; 1987 c.414 §48; 2003 c.379 §1; 2005 c.22 §476]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.515 - Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705.

ORS 672.505 to 672.705 are enacted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in a presently unregulated professional field. This action is necessary to safeguard the health and welfare and property of the people of Oregon. These safeguards are in the fields of geology as related to engineering, ground water, land use planning, mineral exploration and development, geologic hazards, the further development of the science of geology, and other geologic matters of concern to the people of the state. [1977 c.612 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.525 - Geologist registration; public practice of geology.

(1) No person, other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist or a subordinate under the direction of either, shall provide or prepare for the public practice of geology any geologic maps, plans, reports, or documents except as specifically exempted in ORS 672.535.
(2) No person shall publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state, and use in connection with the name of the person or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a registered geologist, unless such person has been registered or exempted under the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705. The right to engage in the public practice of geology is deemed a personal right, based on the qualifications of the individual as evidenced by the certificate of registration, and shall not be transferable.
(3) No person other than a geologist registered under ORS 672.505 to 672.705 shall 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 "geologist" or the title of any registered certified specialty geologist while conducting the public practice of geology unless registered or certified under ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
(4) No person shall sign, or stamp or seal any geologic maps, plans, plats, reports, or other geologic 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.
(5) No person shall attempt to use the certificate of registration or seal of another, or falsely impersonate another registrant.
(6) No person shall give false or forged evidence of any kind to the State Board of Geologist Examiners to obtain a certificate of registration.
(7) No person, including a person registered as a geologist under this section, shall practice or offer to perform any activities of an engineering geologist as defined in ORS 672.505 unless the person is certified as an engineering geologist under ORS 672.565.
(8) A person shall be construed to publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology if the person:
(a) Publicly practices any branch of the profession of geology;
(b) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead or card, or in any other way, purports to be a registered geologist, or through the use of some other title implies that the person is a registered geologist or that the person is registered under ORS 672.505 to 672.705; or
(c) Offers to provide any geological services or work recognized as the public practice of geology for a fee or other compensation.
(9) A person does not publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology solely because the person testifies or prepares to testify in a public proceeding. [1977 c.612 §3; 1995 c.32 §1; 2001 c.232 §1; 2003 c.379 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.535 - Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705.

The following persons are exempt from the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705:
(1) Persons engaged in teaching and conducting research in the science of geology in an accredited college or university, and students acting under their direction, but who are not engaged in the public practice of geology in this state;
(2) Officers and employees of the United States of America, practicing solely as such officers or employees; or
(3) A subordinate to a geologist registered under ORS 672.505 to 672.705 insofar as the subordinate acts solely in such capacity. This exemption, however, does not permit any such subordinate to practice geology for others or use the title "registered geologist." [1977 c.612 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists › Section 672.545 - Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation; employment of nonregistered geologist; practice by other professionals; practice by nonresident.

(1) ORS 672.505 to 672.705 do not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the medium 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 registered geologist.
(2) ORS 672.505 to 672.705 do not prevent or prohibit an individual, firm, company, association, or corporation whose principal business is other than the public practice of geology from employing a nonregistered geologist to perform nonpublic geological services necessary to the conduct of their business.
(3) ORS 672.505 to 672.705 shall not be construed to prevent or to affect:
(a) The practice of any licensed profession or trade by limiting its appropriate and current custom or practice including the practice of any profession or trade for which a license or registration is required under any other law of this state including the practice of registered civil and mining engineers lawfully practicing civil and mining engineering in its various specialized branches; or
(b) The practice of geology by a person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this state, when the practice is limited to a specific project and does not exceed one period of 60 consecutive days in any calendar year, and provided the person is licensed or registered to practice such profession in another state where the requirements for certification, registration or licensing are not lower than those specified in ORS 672.505 to 672.705 and provided further that such nonresident shall file with the State Board of Geologist Examiners, on or before entering the state for commencing such work, a statement giving name, residence, the number of the license or certificate of registration of the nonresident, and by what authority issued, and upon the completion of the work, a statement of the time engaged in such work within the state. [1977 c.612 §5]