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Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-76-103. Professional Geologist Education and Enforcement Account

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the “Professional Geologist Education and Enforcement Account.”

(2) The restricted account shall consist of money from:

(a) a surcharge fee established by the department in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, placed on initial, renewal, and reinstatement licensure fees under this chapter not to exceed 50% of the respective initial, renewal, or reinstatement licensure fee;

(b) administrative penalties collected pursuant to this chapter; and

(c) interest earned on money in the account.

(3) Money in the account may be appropriated by the Legislature for the following purposes:

(a) education and training of licensees under this chapter;

(b) education and training of the public or other interested persons in matters concerning geology laws and practices;

(c) enforcement of this chapter by:

(i) investigating unprofessional or unlawful conduct;

(ii) providing legal representation to the division when legal action is taken against a person engaging in unprofessional or unlawful conduct; and

(iii) monitoring compliance of renewal requirements; and

(d) education and training of board members.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-76-103. Professional Geologist Education and Enforcement Account - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-58-occupations-and-professions/ut-code-sect-58-76-103/

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