Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-32-301. Unlawful activities

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state or to use in connection with his or her name, or otherwise assume, or advertise, any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a registered geologist unless the person has been registered or exempted under this chapter.

(b) The right to engage in the practice of geology shall be deemed a personal right, based on the qualifications of the individual as evidenced by his or her certificate of registration, and shall not be transferable.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist, or a subordinate under the direction of one (1) of the above to prepare any geologic plans, reports, or documents in which the performance is related to the public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property, or the environment.

(d) It shall be unlawful for anyone other than a geologist registered under this chapter to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a registered geologist or registered certified specialty geologist or to use in any manner the title “registered geologist” or the title “registered certified specialty geologist” unless registered and certified under this chapter.

(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to affix his or her signature or to stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents after the certification of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been suspended or revoked unless the certificate has been renewed or reissued.