Consulting geologist means a professional geologist whose principal occupation is the independent practice of geology; whose livelihood is obtained by offering geologic services to the public; who serves clients as an independent fiduciary; who is devoid of public, commercial, and product affiliation that might tend to imply a conflict of interest; and who is cognizant of his or her public and legal responsibilities and is capable of discharging them.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-3505

  • Consulting geologist: means a professional geologist whose principal occupation is the independent practice of geology. See Nebraska Statutes 81-3505
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Geologist: means a person who is qualified to practice geology by reason of special knowledge and use of the earth sciences and the principles of geology and geologic data collection and analysis acquired by geologic education and geologic experience as provided in section 81-3539. See Nebraska Statutes 81-3509
  • Geology: means the science which includes treatment of the earth and its origin and history, in general. See Nebraska Statutes 81-3510
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