Any person, except a person exempted by this chapter, who practices or offers to practice geology in this state, including a person employed by the state or its political subdivisions, is subject to this chapter. The following are exempt:

(1) Any person engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged solely in nonpublic geologic research in this state; however, a teacher or researcher shall be certified as a licensed professional geologist if the teacher or researcher wishes to perform any geologic work or services for which licensure as a geologist is required by this chapter;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 62-36-106

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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
  • Practice of geology: means providing geological services, except as specifically exempted by this chapter. See Tennessee Code 62-36-103
  • 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) An employee or subordinate of a licensed professional geologist, as long as the employee or subordinate acts solely in that capacity. This exemption shall not permit any such employee or subordinate to practice geology independently or use the term licensed professional geologist; and
(3) Any person who is employed either by the state or by a person, firm or corporation not engaged in the practice of geology, if the person provides geologic services to the employer only and not to the general public.
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