N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-1
Short title
Short title. This Chapter shall be known as the North Carolina Geologists Licensing Act. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1074, s. 1.)
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 89E — Chapter 89E.
North Carolina · statute · N.C. Gen. Stat. ch. 89E · 24 active provisions
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-2
Purpose
Purpose. The purposes of this Chapter are to protect life, property, health and public welfare through the regulation of the practice of geology in the State of North Carolina; to define the practice of geology as a profession, establishing minimum professional standards of ethical conduct, professional responsibility,…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-3
Definitions
Definitions. When used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists. (2) "Geologist". The term "geologist", within the intent of this Chapter, shall mean a person who is trained and educated in the science of geology. (3) The term "geolog…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-4
North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists; appointments; terms; composition
North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists; appointments; terms; composition. (a) The North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists shall have the power and responsibility to administer the provisions of this Chapter in compliance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. (b) The Board shall consist of five m…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-5
Functions and duties of the Licensing Board
Functions and duties of the Licensing Board. (a) The Board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (b) The Board shall elect from its membership a chairman, a vice-chairman and a secretary-treasurer, and adopt rules, consistent with the Administrative Procedures Act, to govern its proceedings. A ma…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-6
Exemptions
Exemptions. Any person except as specifically exempted below who shall publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this State is subject to the provisions of this Chapter. The following persons are exempt: (1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged solely in geologic researc…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-7
Limitations
Limitations. (a) This Chapter does not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the business organization of a sole proprietorship; partnership; corporation or professional association. In a partnership, the primary activity of which consists of geological services, at least one partner shall be a licens…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-8
Applications
Applications. An application for licensing as a geologist shall be made under oath, shall show the applicant's education and a summary of the applicant's geological work, and shall set out any other relevant criteria to be determined by the Board. The Board shall have the power to determine a reasonable application fee…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-9
Minimum qualifications
Minimum qualifications. An applicant shall be eligible for a license as a geologist in North Carolina provided that each applicant meets the following minimum qualifications: (1) Be of good moral and ethical character. (2) Have graduated from an accredited college or university, and have a degree with a major in geolog…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-10
Examinations
Examinations. (a) Examinations shall be formulated and conducted by the Board at such time and place as the Board shall determine, but shall be held at least annually. (b) The Board shall determine the fee required for examination. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1074, s. 1.)
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-11
Comity
Comity. A person holding a license to engage in the practice of geology, on the basis of comparable licensing requirements issued by a proper authority by the State, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia, and who, in the opinion of the Board otherwise meets the requirements of this C…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-12
Issuance, renewal and replacement of licenses
Issuance, renewal and replacement of licenses. (a) The Board shall issue a license upon payment of the license fee as fixed by the Board to any applicant who has satisfactorily met all the requirements of the Chapter as administered by the Board. Licenses shall show the full name of the registrant, shall give a serial…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-13
Seals; requirements
Seals; requirements. Each geologist licensed under this Chapter, upon the issuance of a license, shall obtain from the secretary at a cost prescribed by the Board, a seal of the design authorized by the Board bearing the licensee's name and the legend "Licensed Geologist - State of North Carolina". All drawings, report…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-14
Records
Records. (a) The Board shall keep a public record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for licensing. (b) The register shall show: (1) The name, the age and the residency of each applicant; (2) The date of application; (3) The place of business of such applicant; (4) The applicant's education and other…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-15
Roster of licensed geologists
Roster of licensed geologists. The secretary shall keep a record and shall publish annually a roster showing the names and places of business and residence addresses of all licensed geologists. Copies of this roster shall be made available to the public upon request and payment of reasonable fee for copying established…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-16
Code of professional conduct
Code of professional conduct. This Board shall cause to have prepared and shall adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be made known in writing to every licensee and applicant for licensing under this Chapter and which shall be published by the Board. Such publication shall constitute due notice to all licens…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-17
Complaints and investigations
Complaints and investigations. (a) Any person may file written charges with the Board against any licensee pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Board; provided however, such charges or allegations shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the secr…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-18
Prohibitions; unlawful acts
Prohibitions; unlawful acts. All of the following are unlawful: (1) For a person other than a licensed geologist or a subordinate to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents in which the performance is related to the public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property, or the environment. (2) For a person…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-19
Disciplinary procedures
Disciplinary procedures. (a) The Board, consistent with the provisions of Article 3A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, may refuse to grant a license to any applicant who does not meet the qualifications required by this Chapter, the Board's code of professional conduct, or the Board's rules, or to any corporate…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-20
Hearing procedures
Hearing procedures. (a) The Board shall develop procedures for investigation, prehearing and hearing of disciplinary actions; such disciplinary actions shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. (b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board other than a decision in a di…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-21
Reissuance of license
Reissuance of license. The Board, by a majority vote of the quorum, may reissue a license to any person whose license has been revoked when the Board finds upon written application by the applicant that there is good cause to justify such reissuance. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1074, s. 1.)
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-22
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor. Any person who shall willfully practice publicly, or offer to practice publicly, geology for other natural or corporate persons in this State without being licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, or any person presenting or attempting to use the license or the seal of another as the per…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-23
Injunction
Injunction. As an additional remedy, the Board shall have the authority to proceed in a superior court appropriate jurisdiction to enjoin and restrain any natural or corporate person from violating the prohibitions of this Chapter. The Board shall not be required to post bond in connection with obtaining either provisi…
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 89E-24
Attorney General as legal advisor
Attorney General as legal advisor. The Attorney General or any assistant or associate in the Department of Justice selected by the Attorney General shall act as legal advisor to the Board. (1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1074, s. 1; 2025-25, s. 9(m).)