Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0820 - Land Surveyor Examiners
Chapter 0820-04 - Rules of Professional Conduct
Section 0820-04-.06 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

(1) The registrant shall not offer or make payment of any consideration, either directly or indirectly, by way of commission, political contribution, gift, or by any other means in order to secure work; provided, however, that nothing in this provision prohibits a registrant from seeking a salaried position through legitimate employment agencies.

(2) The registrant shall not falsify or permit misrepresentation of his or his associates" academic or professional qualifications. He shall not misrepresent or exaggerate his degree of responsibility in or for the subject matter or prior assignments. Brochures or other presentations incident to the solicitation of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employer, employees, associates, joint ventures, or his or their past accomplishments with the intent and purpose of enhancing his qualifications and his work.

(3) The registrant shall not request, propose, or accept a professional commission on a contingent basis under circumstances in which his professional judgment may be compromised.