Ind. Code ch. 25-17.6-1

Ind. Code ch. 25-17.6-1
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Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-1 Application of definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-2 "Board"

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana board of licensure for professional geologists established in IC 25-17.6-2. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-5 "Geologist"

Sec. 5. "Geologist" means a person who is qualified by the person's knowledge of the principles of geology acquired by: (1) professional education; and (2) practical experience. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-6 "Geology"

Sec. 6. "Geology" means a science that has the following characteristics: (1) Treats the earth as a whole. (2) Includes the: (A) investigation; (B) analysis; (C) classification; and (D) location; of the rocks and other materials that compose the earth's crust, as they relate to geologic processes. (3) Involves the study of: (A) minerals, gases, and liquids composing and contained within the earth's crust; and (B) geologic materials and processes. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-6.3 "License"

Sec. 6.3. "License" means a document issued by the board to permit a person to engage in an activity regulated under this article. As added by P.L.17-1999, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-6.5 "Licensed professional geologist"

Sec. 6.5. "Licensed professional geologist" means a person who is licensed under this article. As added by P.L.17-1999, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.108-2022, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-7 "Public practice of geology"

Sec. 7. (a) "Public practice of geology" means the performance of service to the public in connection with the geological description, location, or evaluation of: (1) geological materials, liquids, and gases; and (2) the natural processes acting upon them. (b) The term includes geological: (1) consulting; (2) investigating; (3) evaluating; (4) designing; and (5) planning. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-8 "State geologist"

Sec. 8. "State geologist" means the person in charge of the Indiana geological and water survey established by IC 21-47-2. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.323; P.L.233-2017, SEC.32.

Ind. Code § 25-17.6-1-9 "Survey"

Sec. 9. "Survey" refers to the Indiana geological and water survey established by IC 21-47-2. As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.324; P.L.233-2017, SEC.33.
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