Ala. Admin. Code r. 364-X-14-.01

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 364-X-14-.01 - Preamble

(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.

(2) Professional Geologists licensed under Chapter 41, Title 34, Code of Ala. 1975, are charged with having knowledge of the existence of the Rules of Professional Conduct (Code of Ethics), Rules 364-X-14-.02 through 364-X-14-.08, shall be deemed to be familiar with the several provisions and to understand them. Such knowledge shall encompass the understanding that the practice of geology is a privilege, as opposed to a right, and the licensee shall be forthright and candid in his/her statement or written response to the Board or its representatives on matters pertaining to professional conduct.

Author: Thornton Neathery

Ala. Admin. Code r. 364-X-14-.01

New Rule: Filed May 10, 1996; effective June 14, 1996. Amended: Filed March 5, 2002; effective April 9, 2002.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-41-5.