North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 89E. Geologists Licensing Act § 89E-6. Exemptions

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any person except as specifically exempted below who shall publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this State is subject to the provisions of this Chapter. The following persons are exempt:

(1) Persons engaged solely in teaching the science of geology or engaged solely in geologic research in this State. A teacher or researcher must, however, be a licensed geologist to perform geologic work and services for which a license is required by this Chapter.

(2) Officers and employees of the United States of America and the State of North Carolina practicing solely as such officers or employees.

(3) Officers and employees of petroleum companies practicing solely as such officers and employees and not offering their professional services to the public for hire.

(4) A subordinate to a licensed geologist when acting solely in that capacity. This exemption does not permit a subordinate to practice geology for others in the subordinate's own right or use the term “licensed geologist”.

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