Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-2818

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • geology: is a fundamental science dealing with the physical earth, the organisms, materials and structures composing the earth, the physical forces affecting the earth, and the utilization of the knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials insofar as these factors may influence the safety and public welfare. See Idaho Code 54-2802
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
As to geology work performed within the state of Idaho, this state and its political subdivisions, such as county, city, or legally constituted boards, districts, commissions or authorities, shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under this chapter, provided further that nothing in this section or chapter shall be construed to prevent registered professional engineers from lawfully practicing soils mechanics, foundation engineering, geological engineering, and other professional engineering, as provided in chapter 12, title 54, Idaho Code, and licensed architects from lawfully practicing architecture as provided in chapter 3, title 54, Idaho Code.