Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - GEOLOGISTS, BOARD OF
Title 171 - Board of Geologists
Chapter 4 - CODE OF PRACTICE
Section 171-4-2 - Licensees shall uphold public health, safety, and welfare in the performance of professional services, and avoid even the appearance of impropriety

4.2.1 They shall observe and comply with the requirements and intent of all applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

4.2.2 They shall not knowingly participate in any illegal activities, or knowingly permit the publication of their reports, maps, or other documents for an illegal purpose.

4.2.3 They shall neither offer nor make any illegal payment, gift, or other valuable consideration to a public official for the purpose of influencing a decision by such official; nor shall they accept any payment, gift, or other valuable consideration which would appear to influence a decision made on behalf of the public by them acting in a position of public trust.

4.2.4 If they become aware of a decision or action by an employer, client, or colleague which violates any law or regulation, they shall advise against such action, and when such violation appears to adversely affect public welfare or the safeguard of life, health, property and the environment, they shall advise the appropriate public officials responsible for the enforcement of such law or regulation.

4.2.5 They shall be accurate, truthful, and candid in all communications with the public.

4.2.6 They shall not knowingly engage in false or deceptive advertising, or make false, misleading, or deceptive representations or claims in regard to the profession of geology, their own professional qualifications or abilities, or those of other geologists.

4.2.7 They shall not issue statements or information which they know to be false or misleading even though directed to do so by an employer or client.

4.2.8 They shall avoid making sensational, exaggerated, and/or unwarranted statements that may mislead or deceive members of the public or any public body.

4.2.9 They should participate as citizens and as professionals in public affairs.

4.2.10 Licensees acting in a position of public trust shall exercise their authority impartially, and shall not seek to use their authority for personal profit or to secure any competitive advantage.

4.2.11 They shall promote public awareness of the effects of geology and geologic processes on the quality of life.