Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - GEOLOGISTS, BOARD OF
Title 171 - Board of Geologists
Chapter 4 - CODE OF PRACTICE
Section 171-4-7 - Use of Regulated Titles

Universal Citation: 171 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 4 ยง 7

Current through September 17, 2024

4.7.1 Professional geologists who are licensed in Nebraska may identify themselves as such.

4.7.2 Professional geologists who are not licensed in Nebraska, but who hold a valid license in another licensing jurisdiction:

4.7. 2.1 May identify themselves as such on correspondence and other routine documents that do not contain an offer to provide geologic services;

4.7. 2.2 May identify themselves as such on correspondence and other documents that contain an offer to provide geologic services in Nebraska, if such documents clearly indicate and disclose that the professional geologist:
4.7.2.2.1 Holds a current and valid license in another licensing jurisdiction;

4.7.2.2.2 Does not hold a current and valid license in Nebraska;

4.7.2. 2.3 Would have to obtain a license in Nebraska in order to perform the services described in the offer; and

4.7.2. 2.4 Has a reasonable likelihood of obtaining a licensed in Nebraska.

4.7.3 Individuals who do not hold a current and valid license in any other licensing jurisdiction shall not use the title of professional geologist.

4.7.4 The following certification titles and terms may be used provided the full name of the organization granting the certification are stated following the use of the term, and the term is not being used in such a manner that they tend to, or are likely to create any impression with the public or any member thereof, that the individual is a professional geologist as defined in the Geologists Regulation Act and these Rules:

4.7.4.1 Certified Professional Geologist or CPG as used by the American Institute of Professional Geologists.

4.7.4.2 Certified Petroleum Geologist or CPG as used by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists-Division of Professional Affairs.

4.7.4.3 Certified Ground Water Professional or CGWP as used by the National Groundwater Association.

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