Section 305 IAC 1-5-3 - Legal complianceAuthority: IC 25-17.6-3-3; IC 25-17.6-3-12
Affected: IC 25-17.6
Sec. 3.
(a) A licensed professional geologist must observe and comply with the requirements of all applicable common law, federal and state constitutional provisions, federal and state statutes, regulations, rules, and local ordinances.(b) A licensed professional geologist must not knowingly participate in any illegal activities or knowingly permit the publication of his or her reports, maps, or other documents for illegal purposes.(c) A licensed professional geologist must not accept payment, gift, or other valuable consideration that would appear to influence a decision made on behalf of the public by the licensed professional geologist acting in a position of public trust.(d) If a licensed professional geologist has knowledge of a decision or action by an employer, client, or colleague that violates any law or regulation or poses an imminent threat to the public health and safety, the licensed professional geologist must advise against such action. If the employer, client, or colleague fails to make a reasonable effort to notify the appropriate public officials, then the licensed professional geologist should do so.(e) A licensed professional geologist must not aid any person in the unauthorized practice of geology.Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists; 305 IAC 1-5-3; filed Sep 1, 2004, 2:45 p.m.: 28 IR 13; readopted filed Nov 30, 2010, 8:33 a.m.: 20101229-IR-305100664RFAReadopted filed 11/18/2016, 12:48 p.m.: 20161214-IR-305160271RFAReadopted filed 10/31/2017, 3:31 p.m.: 20171129-IR-305170347RFAReadopted filed 10/2/2023, 3:06 p.m.: 20231101-IR-305230616RFA