2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists
Section 672.535 - Exemptions from 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 ยง4]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 17 - Occupations

Chapter 672 - Professional Engineers; Land Surveyors; Photogrammetrists; Geologists

Section 672.002 - Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325.

Section 672.005 - Additional definitions.

Section 672.007 - Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping.

Section 672.020 - Practice of engineering without registration prohibited; seal required.

Section 672.025 - Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited; seal required.

Section 672.028 - Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited; seal required.

Section 672.045 - Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping.

Section 672.047 - Right of entry by land surveyor; compensation for damages caused; notice; removal of survey markers.

Section 672.060 - Activities not requiring registration.

Section 672.090 - Issuance of certificates by board; examinations.

Section 672.098 - Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer.

Section 672.107 - Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures; rules.

Section 672.109 - Temporary permit to practice engineering; fee.

Section 672.126 - Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor.

Section 672.136 - Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist.

Section 672.143 - Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping; fee.

Section 672.153 - Registration in new branch of profession; fee.

Section 672.155 - Establishment of fees by rule.

Section 672.162 - Specification of branch.

Section 672.168 - Expiration date of certificates.

Section 672.170 - Renewal of certificate; increased fees for delinquent renewal.

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.

Section 672.210 - Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment; hearing; majority of board members required to take action; reinstatement.

Section 672.240 - State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying; appointment; qualifications; officers.

Section 672.250 - Term; certificate of appointment; oath; removal; vacancies.

Section 672.255 - Rulemaking authority.

Section 672.325 - Civil penalties.

Section 672.505 - Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705.

Section 672.525 - Geologist registration; public practice of geology.

Section 672.535 - Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705.

Section 672.545 - Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation; employment of nonregistered geologist; practice by other professionals; practice by nonresident.

Section 672.555 - Application; qualifications for certificates of registration; rules.

Section 672.565 - Certification in specialty; rules; professional affairs committees.

Section 672.585 - Certificate of registration; renewal; fee; replacement.

Section 672.588 - Continuing education programs; fee; rules.

Section 672.615 - State Board of Geologist Examiners; members; powers.

Section 672.635 - Record of board proceedings; roster.

Section 672.675 - Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate.

Section 672.685 - Reissuance of revoked certificate.

Section 672.690 - Civil penalties.

Section 672.705 - Fees.

Section 672.991 - Penalties.