Virginia Administrative Code
Title 18 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Agency 145 - BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS, WETLAND PROFESSIONALS, AND GEOLOGISTS
Chapter 40 - REGULATIONS FOR THE GEOLOGY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Part III - Standards of Practice and Conduct
Section 18VAC145-40-90 - Disclosure

1. Shall not submit any false statements or fail to disclose any facts requested concerning his or another's application for certification.

2. Shall not falsely or maliciously attempt to injure the reputation or business of another.

3. Shall not engage in any fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in advertising, in soliciting or in providing professional services.

4. Shall not knowingly sign, stamp, or seal any plans, drawings, blueprints, surveys, reports, specifications, or other documents not prepared or reviewed and approved by the certificate holder.

5. Shall make full disclosure to all parties of:

6. Shall express an opinion only when it is founded on adequate knowledge of established facts at issue, on a background of technical competence in the subject matter, and on an honest conviction of the accuracy of the testimony when serving as an expert or technical witness before any court, commission, or other tribunal.

7. Shall provide adequate representation of his qualifications and scope of responsibilities for all previous experience claimed when negotiating with prospective clients.