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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 364-X-1-.12 - Voting

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All members of the Board physically present at the meeting,
				including the Chair, are entitled to vote and to make or second motions. A
				majority of those members of the Board physically present and voting on any
				matter shall decide that matter before the Board, except on procedural and
				evidentiary matters which are provided for in Rule
				364-X-1-.11 and in matters which
				constitute contested cases under the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act
				which are provided for in
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-12. The Chair shall vote as
				a member of the Board.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 364-X-1-.13 - Use Of Forms

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All applications and requests for which the Board has a
				prescribed form must be made on the prescribed form. Copies of forms in use and
				instructions for their completion are available from the Executive Secretary or
				his/her assistant.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-5,
				  34-41-9.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 364-X-1-.14 - Records

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(1) "Public Record"
			 for the purpose of these rules means all Board records which are reasonably
			 necessary to record the business and activities required to be done or carried
			 on by the Board so that the status and condition of such business and
			 activities can be known by the public. Records which do not constitute "public
			 records" include but are not limited to those received by a public officer in
			 confidence, sensitive personnel records, test scores, applications, letters of
			 reference relating to applications, registrants records, complaints against
			 registrants, and records the disclosure of which would be detrimental to the
			 best interests of the public.
(2)
			 Specific public records are available for inspection at Board headquarters
			 during regular business hours.
(3)
			 Any person wishing to obtain copies of specific public records may request same
			 from the Executive Secretary or his/her assistant, and will be supplied copies
			 upon payment of the cost of copying, handling and postage, which costs will be
			 estimated and set from time to time by resolution by the Board.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-5,
				  34-41-9,
				  34-41-15.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 364-X-1-.15 - Roster

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The Secretary-Treasurer of the Board shall publish biennially a
				roster showing the names, license numbers, places of business, and business and
				residence addresses of all professional geologists licensed in Alabama. Copies
				of this roster shall be made available to the public upon request and payment
				of a reasonable fee, which shall be set by resolution of the Board.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, Section
				  34-41-16.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES › Section 364-X-1-.16 - Declaratory Rulings

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(1) Any person
			 substantially affected by a statue administered by the Board, a rule
			 promulgated by the Board, or an order issued by the Board, may request a
			 declaratory ruling either as to the manner in which the statute or rule applies
			 to a particular factual situation, the validity of a Board rule, or the meaning
			 or scope of the order. A petition under this section shall be in writing and
			 shall state with particularity facts sufficient to show that the person seeking
			 relief is substantially affected by the rule statute, or order. For purposes of
			 this section, "substantially affected by" means more than merely inconvenienced
			 by the statute, rule or order.
(2)
			 A petition for a declaratory ruling shall be submitted in the following form:
Petition for Declaratory Ruling
On Rule No._______________________________
(a) Name, address, and telephone number of
			 petitioner,
(b) All rules or
			 statutes that may be involved in the petition, if known,
(c) The exact question to which an answer is
			 desired,
(d) Clear and concise
			 statement of the precise factual situation involved,
(e) The reason for submitting the
			 petition,
(f) Full disclosure of
			 the petitioner's interest,
(g)
			 Statement as to whether the petitioner's case is presently under consideration
			 by the Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists,
(h) Statement of whether an oral hearing is
			 desired and, if so, the reason therefor, and
(i) Affidavit Certification
Signature of Petitioner
				____________________________________
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the ________ day of
				________________ 19 ______
____________________________________________________________
Notary Public
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-3 - APPLICATIONS › Section 364-X-3-.01 - Classification Of Applications

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In order to insure that each applicant's qualifications will be
				evaluated in accordance with the law, the Executive Secretary or his/her
				assistant will, after an initial review of the qualifications presented by the
				applicant, substantiate the qualifications and will classify the application
				into one of the following groupings for evaluation and approval or disapproval
				by the Board:
(a) Class 1 -
			 Professional Geologists' Applications
(b) Class 2 - Geologist-in-Training
			 Applications
(c) Class 3 -
			 Specialties Applications
(d) Class
			 4 - Applications for Comity
(e)
			 Class 5 - Applications for Renewal
(f) Class 6 - Applications for Replacement
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-5,
				  34-41-8,
				  34-41-9,
				  34-41-10,
				  34-41-12,
				  34-41-13,
				  34-41-21.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-3 - APPLICATIONS › Section 364-X-3-.03 - Reconsideration Of Denied Applications

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(1) A denied application for licensure or
			 otherwise may be reconsidered by the Board, if notice of appeal is filed with
			 the Executive Secretary within thirty (30) days after the applicant has been
			 notified of the ruling of the Board.
(2) A hearing before the Board shall be held,
			 de novo, within ninety (90) days after filing of the notice of appeal, or at
			 such time agreed upon by stipulation between the applicant and the Executive
			 Secretary.
(3) The hearing shall be
			 held by at least a quorum of the Board, as defined in Section
			 34-41-5,
Code of Ala.
			 1975
.
(4) Evidence
			 shall be admitted at the hearing in accordance with
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, Section
			 41-22-13. The applicant shall be
			 allowed to have legal counsel present if desired.
(5) The Board shall issue a final decision
			 within thirty- (30) days of the date of the hearing, which shall include
			 findings of fact and official notice taken. The applicant shall be delivered a
			 copy of the decision by first class mail.
(6) Judicial review of the decision of the
			 Board shall be as accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure
			 Act.
(7) The record on appeal shall
			 be certified by the Executive Secretary of the Board, and shall include the
			 entire record and transcript of the hearing.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-3 - APPLICATIONS › Section 364-X-3-.04 - Disposition Of Applications

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(1)
			 Approved Applications - When the Board, after due consideration of an
			 application and of information pertaining thereto, is satisfied that the
			 applicant is eligible for certification as a Geologist-in-Training, or
			 licensing as a Professional Geologist, under Section
			 34-41-1
et
			 seq
.,
Code of Ala. 1975
, the applicant
			 will be granted a certificate or a license, and the applicant will be notified
			 by the Executive Secretary.
(2)
			 Deferred Applications - If an applicant's geological training and experience is
			 considered inadequate upon Board review, but the Board believes the minimum
			 legal requirements may be met within one (1) year, such application may be held
			 by the Board for up to one (1) year without approval or denial. Such applicant
			 will be advised of the basis for holding the application, of additional
			 information to be submitted, and of the approximate date on which the
			 application will be formally considered again. If more than one (1) additional
			 year of experience is considered necessary, the application will be denied.
(3) Denied Applications - When
			 the Board, after due consideration of an application and of information
			 pertaining thereto, finds that the applicant is not eligible for licensure
			 under Section
			 34-41-1
et
			 seq
.
Code of Ala. 1975
, the applicant
			 will be denied licensure and the application will be held for five (5) years.
			 The applicant will be notified of the action of the Board by the Executive
			 Secretary, and for further consideration the applicant may submit a new
			 application, without fee, after securing the necessary experience, provided the
			 resubmittal is within five (5) years.
(4) Appeals - appeals from decisions of the
			 Board with regard to applications shall be in accordance with
			 364-X-3-.03(6),
			 above, and the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
(5) Inactive Applications - If all necessary
			 information and documentation required for Board review is not received within
			 one (1) year after the application has been filed, the application will be
			 placed in the inactive file and the applicant will be notified.
(6) Records Retention Schedule - Applications
			 that fall into the following classifications will be maintained on file in the
			 Board office for the period shown and thereafter may be destroyed:
(a) deferred - two (2) years
(b) denied - five (5) years
(c) inactive - two (2) years
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-4 - FEES › Section 364-X-4-.01 - Method Of Payment

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Fees shall be payable to the Alabama Board of Licensure for
				Professional Geologists, Montgomery, Alabama, at the address noted on the
				Application. Payment of fees must be made by check (personal, company or
				cashier's) or money order. Credit card payments may only be used for payment
				online through Alabama Interactive. Partial payments will not be accepted.
				Applications not accompanied by the proper fee will be returned to the
				applicant.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-4 - FEES › Section 364-X-4-.02 - Fees

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No fee, or part of any fee, paid by any applicant for
				application, examination and/or licensure will be returned to the applicant,
				either in the event of his/her failure to take the examination, or in the event
				of his/her failure to pass the required examination, if and when given.
Fees to be collected by the Board are as follows:
1.
Application Fee
$200
2.
License Fee
$200
3.
Geologist-In-Training Fee
$ 75
4.
Seals and Stamps
$100
5.
Renewal Fee
$200
6.
Late Fee
$150
7.
Temporary License Fee
$250
8.
Fundamentals of Geology Exam
the current fee approved by the National Association
							 of State Boards of Geology.
9.
Practice of Geology Exam
The current fee approved by the National Association
							 of State Boards of Geology.
10
Roster Fee
$ 25
11
License Replacement Fee
$ 25
04 was renumbered to .02 as per certification filed August
				  27, 2007; effective October 1, 2007. Rules .02, .03, .05-.08 was repealed also as per
				  certification filed August 27, 2007; effective October 1,
				  2007.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-5 - CURRICULA APPROVED BY THE BOARD › Section 364-X-5-.01 - Curricula Approved By The Board

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(1) In accordance with the Licensure Law,
			 Section 34-41-1
et
			 seq
.
Code of Ala. 1975
, an applicant is
			 eligible for a license as a professional geologist in the State of Alabama if
			 he/she meets the following educational requirements:
(a) Has graduated from an accredited college
			 or university with a degree in geology, engineering geology, or one of the
			 related geological sciences. The college or university shall be accredited or
			 officially recognized and approved as appropriate within the state in which the
			 college or university is situated.
(b) Has a degree with a major in geology,
			 engineering geology, or one of the related acceptable geological sciences from
			 a department offering a formal curriculum in geology, engineering geology, or a
			 related geological science, such as geophysics, or has obtained a graduate
			 degree in one of the above referenced disciplines. In any event, a minimum of
			 thirty (30) semester hours (or its quarter-hour equivalent) of geology courses
			 or the equivalent course work in the geological sciences leading to a degree
			 from an accredited university or college is required.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-6 - EXPERIENCE › Section 364-X-6-.02 - Non-Qualifying Experience

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(1)
			 Short periods of geological employment of less than three (3) months will not
			 be considered creditable.
(2)
			 Experience must not have been obtained in violation of Section
			 34-41-1,
Code of Ala.
			 1975
(the Licensure Law) of Alabama or any other state.
(3) Contract work performed in accordance
			 with the design of a licensed professional geologist will not be recognized by
			 the Board as qualifying geological experience, unless supported by a detailed
			 reference from the principal or project manager.
Author:
Thornton Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-10.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-7 - REFERENCES › Section 364-X-7-.01 - Statement Of Policy

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References should clearly establish the character, reputation,
				responsibility, integrity and competence of the applicant and verify all
				claimed experience.
(1) The geologists
			 under whose direct supervision the applicant has worked should be given as
			 references.
(2) Any Board Member
			 may on his/her own initiative, or the Board as a whole may request a Board
			 Member, a staff employee, or others to make an independent investigation of the
			 applicant's qualifications and report his/her findings.
(3) Additional references may be required by
			 the Board.
(4) It is the
			 responsibility of the applicant to assure the timely submissions of all
			 experience verification forms and educational transcripts. Board action will
			 not be taken until all necessary information has been received. This
			 information must be on file in the Board office ten (10) days prior to the date
			 of the next scheduled Board meeting and ninety (90) days prior to the date of
			 the next scheduled examination for professional licensure.
Author:
Thornton Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-5,
				  34-41-10.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-7 - REFERENCES › Section 364-X-7-.02 - References

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(1) The applicant shall furnish on his/her
			 application for licensing the names an addresses of at least five (5)
			 references.
(2) At least three (3)
			 of the five (5) references shall be professional geologists having personal
			 knowledge of the geologic experience of the applicant.
(3) Two (2) of the five- (5) references may
			 attest to the moral character, reputation integrity and community standing of
			 the applicant.
(4) All references
			 should know the applicant personally and should be able to issue judgments
			 concerning the applicant's experience, ability, character and/or
			 reputation.
(5) Accurate statements
			 of fact from responsible references covering the applicant's experience are
			 necessary.
(6) References dated
			 more than one (1) year prior to Board review are not acceptable.
(7) A current member of the Board may serve
			 as a reference for an applicant, but must recuse from the Board's discussion
			 and consideraton of the applicant, including final vote.
(8) The Board may occasionally find it
			 necessary to correspond directly with a reference to seek clarification or
			 amplification of the reference's original statements, which may have been
			 unfavorable, questionable, or simply inadequate to substantiate experience
			 claimed by the applicant. If the reference fails or declines to furnish the
			 necessary information within a reasonable time, all information submitted by
			 that reference may be disregarded in consideration of the application involved
			 and the applicant will be so notified, and additional references
			 requested.
Author:
Thornton Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-9,
				  34-41-10.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-7 - REFERENCES › Section 364-X-7-.03 - Confidentiality Of Reference Replies

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Those replies received from references regarding the
				qualifications of an applicant shall be included as records which do not
				constitute "public records" as provided for in Rule
				364-X-1-.14, and such replies
				will be held confidential.
Author:
Thornton Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-15.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-8 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 364-X-8-.01 - Statement Of Policy

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A candidate for licensing must pass a written examination,
				approved by the Board, which is designed to demonstrate that the applicant has
				the necessary knowledge and requisite skills to exercise the responsibilities
				of the public practice of geology.
(1)
			 The Board shall waive the written examination requirement if, within one (1)
			 year after the initial Board's first request for applications, the applicant
			 meets all other requirements and makes a written request to the Board for such
			 waiver at the time of application for licensing.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-10,
				  34-41-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-8 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 364-X-8-.02 - Examination Dates And Locations

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(1) Written examinations are offered annually
			 at times and dates set by the Board.
(2) Locations at which the examinations are
			 given are designated by the Board and this information is available at least
			 three (3) months in advance of the examinations.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-5,
				  34-41-10.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-8 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 364-X-8-.03 - Examinations In The English Language

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All examinations will be in the English language.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-10,
				  34-41-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-8 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 364-X-8-.04 - Examination Fee

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The fee for examination shall not exceed $200.00 per
				examination.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-8 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 364-X-8-.05 - Examination Offerings

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(1) An
			 applicant will be notified at least thirty (30) days in advance of the
			 examination time and location for which the exam fee has been paid.
(a) Should the applicant fail to take the
			 examination offered or fail to pass the examination, the applicant must file a
			 request for reexamination and pay the examination fee as set by the Board.
			 Should the applicant fail to take the examination or fail to pass the
			 examination applied for, the fee paid is not refundable.
(b) In the event an applicant fails to pass
			 the required examination after three (3) attempts (including absences), the
			 applicant will be notified that the application has been denied.
(c) If an application is denied, an
			 applicant, in order to be considered for further examinations, must file a new
			 application, pay the application fee as required by law and submit a statement
			 of additional education that is satisfactory to the Board. It will be incumbent
			 upon the applicant to indicate on the new application the extent of additional
			 qualifying experience and/or education since application closing which will
			 permit the applicant to qualify for further examinations.
(d) In the event the requalified applicant
			 again fails to pass the required examination after three (3) additional
			 attempts, the application will be denied and the procedure as outlined in (c)
			 above would then be repeated before further consideration would be afforded the
			 applicant.
(e) An application will
			 be considered valid and retained on file for a period of five (5) years only.
			 After three (3) failures or five (5) years, whichever occurs first, an
			 application will be closed and the applicant will be required to follow the
			 procedure outlined in (c) above for reapplication.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-8 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 364-X-8-.06 - Examination Results

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Examination results will be reviewed by the Board and no
				information will be given to any applicant who has taken the examination until
				after the scores have been approved by the Board. The passing score on each
				examination will be determined by the National Association of State Boards of
				Geology (ASBOG), the exam administrator. Passing scores will not be reported;
				however, the candidate will be advised of his/her score if below the passing
				score.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-15.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-8 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 364-X-8-.07 - Reference Points

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The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists, in
				agreement with the National Association of State Boards of Geologists (ASBOG)
				and member states registration or licensure boards, accepts test scores for the
				ASBOG Fundamental and Practice examination as a part of the licensure and
				registration requirements and as part of the comity licensure requirements.
				However, because veterans preferences and other forms of score adjustment are
				not recognized by the Board for licensure in Alabama, test scores that have
				been enhanced to a passing score by awarding of veterans preference or other
				forms of score adjustment in another member state will not be accepted for
				purposes of comity if the original score was below the recommended passing
				grade as established by testing service. An applicant from those member states
				granting veterans' preference points or other score adjustments to an
				applicant's test score will be asked to provide the original test score and the
				amount of preference point adjustment. A passing grade for each of the ASBOG
				tests is 70, as determined by the ASBOG testing service. No other passing
				grades enhanced by veterans or other preference points will be accepted.
Author: Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-15.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-9 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTIES OF GEOLOGY › Section 364-X-9-.01 - Classification Of Licensee

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Applicants shall be registered or licensed under one or more of
				the following titles:
(1) Professional
			 Geologist
(2) Geologist-in-Training
Author:
Thornton Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-9.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-9 - CLASSIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTIES OF GEOLOGY › Section 364-X-9-.02 - Specialties Of Geology

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Section
				34-41-13,
Code of Ala.
				1975
, makes no specific designations as to the specialties of
				Geology for which Certificate of Licensure as Professional Geologist shall be
				issued; however, the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule
				364-X-14-.03, provides that a
				professional geologist shall act only in fields in which he/she is qualified by
				education, training or experience. For consideration under Section
				34-41-10,
Code of Ala.
				1975
, the Board will recognize degrees received in Geology from
				accredited institutions and will issue Certificates of Licensure as a
				Professional Geologist to applicants who demonstrate their qualifications under
				the provisions of the Law and in conformity with the Rules and Regulations of
				the Board.
Author:
Thornton Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-10,
				  34-41-13.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-10 - LICENSURE › Section 364-X-10-.01 - Tasks And Services For Which Licensing Is Required

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(1) For purposes of these rules and for
			 purposes of
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-41-1, et. seq., the following
			 tasks and services shall be considered geological services or geological work
			 and therefore requiring licensure under
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, §
								34-41-1, et. seq., by the person
			 performing the tasks or services.
(a) Geologic
			 and hydrogeological logging of wells;
(b) Geologic and hydrogeologic cross sections
			 and associated interpretations;
(c)
			 Geologic and hydrogeologic surveys and reports;
(d) Interpretations of geologic formations
			 and aquifers from regional and site data;
(e) Interpretation of confined or unconfined
			 aquifers from well logs;
(f)
			 Evaluation of perched ground water conditions using well logs;
(g) Surficial geologic mapping;
(h) Subsurface geologic mapping;
(i) Interpretation of hydrogeologic flow
			 characteristics;
(j) Sedimentation
			 and sediment geochemistry;
(k)
			 Interpretation of geologic and hydrogeologic characteristics from geophysical
			 logs; and
(l) Mineralogic and
			 petrologic petrographic evaluations.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-10 - LICENSURE › Section 364-X-10-.02 - License Number

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At the time an applicant is granted a license by the Board,
				he/she will be assigned a serial number. These numbers will be issued
				consecutively in the order in which the applications are approved by the Board.
				The applicant will be advised of this serial number in the notice sent to
				him/her by the Executive Secretary.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-10 - LICENSURE › Section 364-X-10-.03 - Certificates Of Licensure

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Upon approval of a completed application, the Board will issue
				a Certificate of Licensure, signed by the Chairman and the Secretary/Treasurer,
				bearing the seal of the Board, and also bearing on its face the serial number
				of the licensee.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-10 - LICENSURE › Section 364-X-10-.04 - Reissuance Of Certificates

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A licensee requesting a new Certificate of Licensure to replace
				a certificate under the provisions of Section
				34-41-12,
Code of Ala.
				1975
, shall surrender to the Board, if possible, the original
				certificate held by him/her and shall file with his/her request a sworn
				affidavit setting out the reasons for his/her request so that the Board records
				will reflect the reason for its issuance of a new certificate. Upon payment of
				fee as provided by Section
				34-41-12,
Code of Ala.
				1975
and completed form, a new certificate will be
				prepared.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-11 - SEALS › Section 364-X-11-.01 - Seal Of The Board

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A seal of the Board shall be imprinted on all certificates
				issued by the Board. This seal of the Board shall be circular in form and at
				least two (2) inches in diameter. No corporation or company many use the seal
				of the Board, or any representation thereof, in any manner to advertise the
				licensure of its employees by the Board or to imply licensure or sanction by
				the Board. However, a licensed professional geologist, as defined under
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-41-3(7), may
				use the seal of the Board, or a representation thereof, on his or her
				individual business stationary or business cards but must indicate his or her
				license number in a prominent manner in conjunction therewith, with the seal of
				the Board not exceeding 1.5 inches in diameter. Otherwise than is specifically
				permitted by this rule, the use of the seal of the Board, or any representation
				thereof, for any purpose is prohibited without the express written permission
				of the Board.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-11 - SEALS › Section 364-X-11-.02 - Seal Of The Licensee

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(1) Upon
			 approval of his/her application by the Board, the registrant will be advised
			 that he/she may secure an official seal which shall be applied to geological
			 drawings, specifications, reports and other geological documents prepared by
			 him or under his responsible supervising control in accordance with
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-41-14(a).
(2) The seals to be used by the licensees are
			 to be circular in form and at least 1 5/8 inches in diameter with copy of the
			 design to be furnished each licensee upon registration.
(3) Rubber stamps, identical in size, design,
			 and content with the approved seals, or a board-issued electronic seal, may be
			 used by the licensee at his/her option.
Author:
Thornton Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-14.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-11 - SEALS › Section 364-X-11-.03 - Seal On Documents

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(1) The seal,
					signature, and serial number of a licensee on a document constitute a
					certification that the document was prepared by the licensee or under his/her
					direct supervision or that he/she has reviewed the document in sufficient depth
					to fully coordinate and assume responsibility for plans prepared by another
					geologist. A geological report, document, or illustration cannot be submitted
					in the name of a corporation, company, or partnership without the signature and
					seal of the licensed geologist accepting the responsibility for the work
					described. Geological documents include any document, illustration, or paper
					(including those electronically or photostatically reproduced), resulting from
					professional services or supervision of professional services, where such
					services requires the application of geological principles or data. When
					appropriate, use of electronic or digital reproduction of the seal or stamp is
					allowed, provided the reproduction is in accordance with 364-X-11-.02 and
					364-X-ll-.03(3).
(2) Each sheet of
					plans, drawings, documents, specifications and reports shall be signed, sealed,
					and dated by the licensee or permit holder preparing them, or directing and
					controlling their preparation.
(3)
					Where more than one (1) sheet is bound together in one (1) volume, the licensee
					or permit holder who prepared said volume, or under whose direction and control
					said volume was prepared, may sign, seal, and date only the title or index
					sheet, providing that the signed sheet clearly identifies all of the other
					sheets comprising the bound volume, and provided that any of the other sheets
					which were prepared by or under the direction and control of, another licensee
					or permit holder, be signed, sealed, and dated by said other licensee or permit
					holder.
(4) Additions, deletions or
					other revisions affecting public health and safety or State and local codes
					shall not be made unless signed, sealed, and dated by the licensee or permit
					older who made the revisions or under whose direction and control said
					revisions were made.
(5) Working
					drawings consisting of sketches, reports or other work products which are in
					a/hole or part intended to communicate work to be performed or for use in
					specific proposals and/or becomes a part of defining the scope of a contract
					for work, written or verbal, must be sealed by the licensed professional
					geologist who prepared these drawings or under whose supervision they were
					prepared.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
							1975
, §
										34-41-14.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-12 - INTERIM PERMITS › Section 364-X-12-.01 - Requirements

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(1) The Board may grant an interim permit for
			 comity, not to exceed ninety (90) days in any calendar year, to practice as a
			 professional geologist to persons who apply for such permit and who are
			 eligible under Section
			 34-41-5(h) and
			 34-41-8(b)(2),
Code of Ala. 1975
. The application procedure for an
			 interim permit is identical to that prescribed for continuing licensure as a
			 professional geologist in this State. A person desiring an interim permit will
			 file the prescribed application for license and request in writing at least ten
			 (10) days prior to commencing the work for which the permit is sought that
			 he/she be issued an interim permit. This request will state the reason for
			 requesting such permit, the specific work to which it applies, and maximum
			 time, both in-state and out-of-state, for completing the work.
(2) If the Executive Secretary of the Board
			 finds the application and request to be in order, the request for an interim
			 permit will be referred to a Member of the Board by mail, and upon his/ her
			 approval the interim permit and number will be issued through the Office of the
			 Board.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-8.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-12 - INTERIM PERMITS › Section 364-X-12-.02 - Issuance

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(1) An interim
			 permit for comity will be effective for an aggregate of ninety (90) days in any
			 one-
(1) calendar year.
(2) While practicing under an interim permit
			 in the State, the holder thereof will affix to all plans and documents for use
			 and execution in this State, the seal or stamp required in the state in which
			 he/she is licensed or registered, with the added notation: "Practicing in the
			 State of Alabama under Interim Permit No....."
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-8.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-13 - EXPIRATION AND RENEWALS › Section 364-X-13-.01 - Renewals

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) Stipulations
			 with reference to expirations and renewal of Certificates of Licensure are set
			 out in Section
			 34-41-12,
Code of Ala.
			 1975
. Licenses will expire from the effective date of licensure
			 the second year after date of award of licensure and registration. Registrants
			 will be mailed biennially, an application for renewal of registration. This
			 original application must be signed and returned to the Board office with the
			 renewal fee within thirty (30) days of receipt. The registration renewal notice
			 will contain the Rules of Professional Conduct (Code of Ethics), Rule 364-X-14,
			 which the registrant is required to read and by signature reaffirms agreement
			 to abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
(2) The Renewal Fee is set each renewal
			 period and it may vary from period to period. Therefore, no advance renewal
			 fees will be accepted.
(3) No
			 continuing education activities are required during the initial licensing
			 period and renewal is automatic for the second two (2)-year period of licensure
			 upon application. In order to apply for a second renewal of licensure
			 applicants must have satisfactorily completed continuing education requirements
			 as set forth below
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of
				  Ala.1975
, §
										34-41-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-13 - EXPIRATION AND RENEWALS › Section 364-X-13-.02 - Continuing Education

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(1)
			 Purpose -- In order to safeguard life, health, and property, and to promote the
			 public welfare, the practice of geology in Alabama requires continuing
			 education in accordance with Section
			 34-41-12(c),
Code of Ala. 1975
, and this Rule.
(2) Scope -- Each in-state and out-of-state
			 licensee shall be required to meet the continuing educational requirements of
			 these regulations for professional development as a condition for license
			 renewal. Continuing education obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve
			 or expand skills and knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure or develop
			 new and relevant skills and knowledge.
(3) Definitions -- Terms used in this section
			 are defined as follows:
(a) Professional
			 Development Hour (PDH) -- A contact (clock) hour consisting of not less than
			 fifty (50) minutes of instruction or presentation and which further meets the
			 requirements of these rules.
(b)
			 Sponsor -- An individual, organization, association, institution or other
			 entity which provides an educational activity used to fulfill the continuing
			 educational requirements of this rule.
(c) Board -- The Alabama Board of Licensure
			 for Professional Geologists, the legal state entity having jurisdiction to
			 license individuals to practice the profession of geology and to discipline
			 those practitioners who violate the applicable laws or rules promulgated by the
			 Board.
(d) Licensee -- A person
			 licensed as a professional geologist in the State of Alabama.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-13 - EXPIRATION AND RENEWALS › Section 364-X-13-.03 - Expirations

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The right to practice as a Licensed Professional Geologist
				expires two years from the date of issuance. The right to renew without penalty
				is sixty days past the expiration date. The license will be renewed or restored
				assuming the licensee meets all other statutory requirements in existence at
				the time of renewal or restoration. The penalty or restoration fee(s) will be
				set by a resolution of the Board.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-41-5,
				  34-41-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-13 - EXPIRATION AND RENEWALS › Section 364-X-13-.04 - Examination For Record Purposes

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) Any geologist licensed by this Board may
			 take for record purposes the examination upon payment of a fee as established
			 by the Board.
(2) Failure to pass
			 the examination will in no way affect current licensure.
Author:
Thornton L. Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-14 - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (CODE OF ETHICS) › Section 364-X-14-.01 - Preamble

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 9, June 28, 2024
(1) In order to
			 meet the intent of the Title 34, Chapter 41,
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, to safeguard the life, health, property, and welfare of the
			 public and to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity, skill and
			 practice in the profession of geology, the following Rules of Professional
			 Conduct shall be binding upon:
(a) every
			 person holding a license as a Professional Geologist in the State of
			 Alabama,
(b) all partnerships or
			 corporations or other legal entities who offer or perform geologic services in
			 the State of Alabama, and
(c) every
			 certified Geologist-in-Training.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 364 - ALABAMA BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS › Chapter 364-X-14 - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (CODE OF ETHICS) › Section 364-X-14-.02 - Conflict Of Interest

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The professional geologist shall avoid conflict of interest and
				shall exercise independent judgments, decisions and practices on behalf of
				his/her clients and employers as follows:
(1) The professional geologist shall
			 conscientiously avoid conflict of interest with his/her employer or client,
			 but, when unavoidable, the geologist shall forthwith disclose the circumstances
			 to his/her employer or client of any business association, interest, or
			 circumstances which might tend to influence his/her professional judgments,
			 decisions or practices of the quality of his/her services.
(2) The professional geologist shall not
			 accept compensation financial or otherwise, from more than one, party for
			 services on the same project, or for services pertaining to the same project,
			 unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to, and agreed to, by all those
			 parties involved.
(3) The
			 professional geologist shall not solicit or accept financial or other valuable
			 consideration from any party for specifying their material, equipment,
			 supplies, products, or services.
(4) The professional geologist shall not
			 solicit or accept substantial gratuities, directly or indirectly, from
			 contractors, their agents, or other parties dealing with his/her client or
			 employer in connection with work for which he/she is responsible.
(5) When in public service as a member,
			 advisor, or employee of a governmental body or department, the professional
			 geologist shall not participate in considerations or actions with respect to
			 services provided by him/her or his/her organization in private geological
			 practice.
(6) The professional
			 geologist shall not solicit or accept a geologic contract from a governmental
			 body on which a principal or officer of his/her organization serves as a
			 member.
(7) The professional
			 geologist shall not attempt to supplant another professional geologist in a
			 particular employment after becoming aware that the other professional
			 geologist has been selected for employment.
(8) The professional geologist shall conduct
			 his/her practice in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The
			 professional geologist shall at all times recognize his/her primary obligation
			 to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of
			 his/her professional duties. If his/her geologic judgment is overruled under
			 circumstances where the safety, health, and/or welfare of the public are
			 endangered, he/she shall inform his/her employer of the possible consequences
			 and notify other proper authority of the situation, as may be appropriate.
Author:
Thornton Neathery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-41-5.