Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Geologist: means a person qualified by education and practical experience to engage in the practice of geology. See Tennessee Code 62-36-103
Geology: means the science concerning the earth and its history, including: (A) The investigation, prediction of existence and location of: (i) Minerals. See Tennessee Code 62-36-103
Licensed professional geologist: means a person who is licensed as a geologist under this chapter. See Tennessee Code 62-36-103
Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Subordinate: means any person who assists a licensed professional geologist in the practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work. See Tennessee Code 62-36-103
(2) Practice geology in this state unless the person is licensed under this chapter. A certificate of licensure is not transferable;(3) Offer to practice geology in this state unless the person is licensed under this chapter. To offer to practice geology in this state includes the making of a verbal claim, displaying a sign or other advertisement, using letterhead, printing cards or using in connection with a person’s name any title or description stating or implying that the person is a licensed professional geologist;(4) Seal or stamp any plans, plats, reports or other documents with the seal or stamp of a licensed professional geologist, or use in any manner the title licensed professional geologist or the title of any licensed certified specialty geologist unless licensed or licensed and certified under this chapter;(5) Affix the person’s signature, seal or stamp to any geologic plans, plats, reports or other documents after that person’s licensure has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless the person’s licensure has been renewed or reissued;(6) Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the department when seeking to obtain the person’s certificate of licensure;(7) Falsely impersonate any other licensee of like or different name; or(8) Attempt to use an expired or revoked certificate of licensure or continue to practice geology at any time during a period during which the department has suspended or revoked the person’s certificate of licensure.
