CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS
IC 25-17.6
ARTICLE 17.6. PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS
IC 25-17.6-1
Chapter 1. Definitions
IC 25-17.6-1-1
Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IC 25-17.6-1-2
"Board"
Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the Indiana board of licensure for
professional geologists established in IC 25-17.6-2.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.2.
IC 25-17.6-1-3
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.17-1999, SEC.35.)
IC 25-17.6-1-4
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.17-1999, SEC.35.)
IC 25-17.6-1-5
"Geologist"
Sec. 5. "Geologist" means a person who is qualified by the
person's knowledge of the principles of geology acquired by:
(1) professional education; and
(2) practical experience.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IC 25-17.6-1-6
"Geology"
Sec. 6. "Geology" means a science that has the following
characteristics:
(1) Treats the earth as a whole.
(2) Includes the:
(A) investigation;
(B) analysis;
(C) classification; and
(D) location;
of the rocks and other materials that compose the earth's crust,
as they relate to geologic processes.
(3) Involves the study of:
(A) minerals, gases, and liquids composing and contained
within the earth's crust; and
(B) geologic materials and processes.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IC 25-17.6-1-6.3
"License"
Sec. 6.3. "License" means a document issued by the board to
permit a person to engage in an activity regulated under this article.
As added by P.L.17-1999, SEC.3.
IC 25-17.6-1-6.5
"Licensed professional geologist"
Sec. 6.5. "Licensed professional geologist" means a person who
is licensed as a geologist under this article.
As added by P.L.17-1999, SEC.4.
IC 25-17.6-1-7
"Public practice of geology"
Sec. 7. (a) "Public practice of geology" means the performance of
service to the public in connection with the geological description,
location, or evaluation of:
(1) geological materials, liquids, and gases; and
(2) the natural processes acting upon them.
(b) The term includes geological:
(1) consulting;
(2) investigating;
(3) evaluating;
(4) designing; and
(5) planning.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.
IC 25-17.6-1-8
"State geologist"
Sec. 8. "State geologist" means the person in charge of the Indiana
geological survey established by IC 21-47-2.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.323.
IC 25-17.6-1-9
"Survey"
Sec. 9. "Survey" refers to the Indiana geological survey
established by IC 21-47-2.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2007,
SEC.324.