A person not currently licensed as a geologist under this chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of geology, or using in connection with that person’s name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice geology, such offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter.

71 Del. Laws, c. 298, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3618

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Geologist: shall mean a person who is qualified to practice professional geology including specialists in its various subdisciplines. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3602
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: shall mean a corporation, company, association and partnership, as well as an individual. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3602
  • Practice of geology: shall mean any service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires geologic education, training and experience in the application of the principles, theories, laws and body of knowledge encompassed in the science of geology. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 3602
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