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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
No person shall:
(1) Classify soils pursuant to the use and application of the USDA soil taxonomy standard, as revised, prepare any soil maps, reports, or documents resulting from the classification of soils, other than a licensed professional soil scientist or a subordinate under such soil scientist's direction;
(2) Practice soil science in this state unless such person is licensed under this part. A certificate of licensure is not transferable;
(3) Offer to practice soil science in this state unless such person is licensed under this part. To offer to practice soil science in this state includes the making of a verbal claim, displaying a sign or other advertisement, using letterhead, printing cards, or using in connection with a person's name any title or description stating or implying that the person is a licensed professional soil scientist;
(4) On or after July 1, 2011, seal or stamp any plans, plats, reports or other documents with the seal or stamp of a licensed professional soil scientist, or use in any manner the title “licensed professional soil scientist” or the title of any licensed certified specialty soil scientist unless licensed or licensed and certified under this part;
(5) Affix such person's signature, seal, or stamp to any maps, reports, or other documents after such person's licensure has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless such person's licensure has been renewed or reissued;
(6) Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the commissioner when seeking to obtain the person's certificate of licensure;
(7) Falsely impersonate any other licensee of like or different name; or
(8) Attempt to use an expired or revoked certificate of licensure or continue to practice soil science at any time during a period during which the commissioner has suspended or revoked the person's certificate of licensure.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 62. Professions, Businesses and Trades § 62-18-204 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-62-professions-businesses-and-trades/tn-code-sect-62-18-204/
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