(1) A professional geologist shall only affix his or her seal and signature when he or she was in responsible charge of the work.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-3530

  • Direct supervision: means the degree of supervision by a person overseeing the work of another person by which the supervisor has control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work being done. See Nebraska Statutes 81-3507
  • 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
  • Professional geologist: means a geologist who has a current certificate of licensure issued by the board. See Nebraska Statutes 81-3516
  • Responsible charge: means direct control, direction, and personal supervision by use of initiative and independent judgment for geological work. See Nebraska Statutes 81-3518

(2) A professional geologist shall affix his or her seal and signature on geologic reports, documents, maps, plans, logs, and sections, or other public records offered to the public and prepared or issued by or under the direct supervision of the professional geologist.