There is created the State Board of Registration for Geologists which shall administer the provisions of this chapter. The board shall consist of four registered professional geologists of varied geological backgrounds who have been engaged in the practice of geology for at least twelve years and have been in responsible charge of important geologic work for at least five years, which may include being in responsible charge of geologic teaching or research, and one lay member who is not a geologist. At all times, at least one member of the board must be an academic geologist, one member must be a salaried company geologist, one member must be an independent or consultant geologist, and one member must be a geologist from a state agency. Each member must be appointed by the Governor for a term of five years and until his successor possessing the same qualifications is appointed and qualifies. Vacancies in the membership of the board must be filled for unexpired terms by appointment by the Governor as provided in this section. The Governor may remove a member of the board in accordance with Section 1-3-240.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-77-5. Application of chapter; conflict of law.
Section 40-77-20. Definitions.
Section 40-77-30. Submission of evidence of qualification to practice; requirement to register.
Section 40-77-60. Promulgation of rules and regulations; code of ethics.
Section 40-77-80. Complaints and violations of chapter; investigation.
Section 40-77-90. Investigation results; procedures to conduct hearing.
Section 40-77-100. Cease and desist order, temporary restraining order, and other equitable relief.
Section 40-77-110. Revocation of registration; grounds.
Section 40-77-115. Jurisdiction of board.
Section 40-77-120. Sanctions and disciplinary actions.
Section 40-77-130. Denial of license; grounds same as for disciplinary actions.
Section 40-77-140. Denial of license; prior criminal record.
Section 40-77-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-77-170. Payment of costs for investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-77-180. Collection and enforcement provisions.
Section 40-77-190. Confidentiality of proceedings; privileged communications.
Section 40-77-200. Unlicensed practice of geology; submission of false information; penalty.
Section 40-77-210. Injunctive relief.
Section 40-77-230. Eligibility for registration; qualifications; certificate of registration.
Section 40-77-240. Establishment of fees; examinations.
Section 40-77-250. Reexamination; continuing education authorized for license renewal.
Section 40-77-260. University teaching and research considered work experience.
Section 40-77-270. Registration eligibility of nonpracticing geologists.
Section 40-77-280. Persons licensed in other states or countries; reciprocity.
Section 40-77-300. Reinstatement of expired or suspended certificate; replacement certificates.