Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-32-102. Definitions

(1) “Board” means the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists;

(2) “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology;

(3) “Geologist-in-training” means a person who meets all requirements for registration except length of experience and who has applied for and has been approved by the board for registration. Upon completion of his or her required length of experience and after review by the board, he or she may be granted the title of registered geologist;

(4) “Geology” means that science which treats of the earth in general, investigation of the earth's crust and the rocks and other materials which compose it, and the applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases, and other materials for the benefit of mankind;

(6) “Qualified geologist” means a person who is not registered under this chapter but who possesses all the qualifications specified in this chapter for registration;

(7) “Registered certified specialty geologist” means a person who is certified as a specialty geologist under this chapter;

(8) “Registered geologist” means a person who is registered as a geologist under this chapter;

(9) “Responsible charge of work” means the independent control and direction of geological work or the supervision of that work by the use of initiative, skill, and independent judgment; and

(10) “Subordinate” means any person who assists a registered geologist or a registered engineer in the practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work.