Nebraska Statutes 81-3526. Code of practice; board; powers and duties
(1) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that a code of practice established by the board by which the members could govern their professional conduct would be beneficial to the state and would safeguard the life, health, and property of the citizens of this state.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-3526
- Board: means the Board of Geologists. See Nebraska Statutes 81-3504
- 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
- Good character: means such character as will enable a person to discharge the fiduciary duties of a geologist to his or her client and to the public for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. See Nebraska Statutes 81-3512
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) The code of practice established by this section shall include provisions on:
(a) Professional competence;
(b) Conflict of interest;
(c) Full disclosure of financial interest;
(d) Full disclosure of matters affecting public safety, health, and welfare;
(e) Compliance with laws;
(f) Professional conduct and good character standards; and
(g) Practice of geology.
(3) The board may establish such code of practice through rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the board.
(4) The board may publish commentaries regarding the code of practice. Such commentaries shall explain the meaning of interpretations given to the code by the board.
(5) The board shall have the power to suspend or revoke a geologist‘s licensure for a violation of the code of practice.