(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice surveying in this state without a license issued under the provisions of this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that they are a surveyor, unless such person has been licensed under the provisions of this article.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-13A-1

  • Certificate of authorization: means a certificate issued under the provisions of this article to a firm providing surveying services. See West Virginia Code 30-13A-3
  • Firm: means any nongovernmental business entity, including an individual, association, partnership or corporation, providing surveying services. See West Virginia Code 30-13A-3
  • License: means a surveying license issued under the provisions of this article. See West Virginia Code 30-13A-3
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(b) It is unlawful for any firm to practice or offer to practice surveying in this state without a certificate of authorization issued under the provisions of this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that it is a surveying firm, unless such firm has been issued a certificate of authorization under the provisions of this article.