(1)  After January 1, 2003, a license is required to engage in the practice of geology before the public except as specifically provided in Sections 58-1-307 and 58-76-304.

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-76-301

  • Geology: means the science, which treats the study of the earth in general, the earth's processes and history, investigation of the earth's crust and the rocks and other materials of which it is composed, and the applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth's history, processes, constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases, and other materials for the use of mankind. See Utah Code 58-76-102
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Professional geologist: means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of geology before the public. See Utah Code 58-76-102
(2)  The division shall issue to a person who qualifies under the provisions of this chapter a license in the classification of professional geologist.

Enacted by Chapter 218, 2002 General Session