ORS 672.565
Certification in specialty

  • rules
  • professional affairs committees

(1)

In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons also may be eligible for certification in a specialty. A specialty may be created by the State Board of Geologist Examiners by rule, with the rules to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitted for both registration as a geologist and for certification in a specialty at the same time, but the applicant must be approved for registration as a geologist before being considered for certification in a specialty.

(2)

An applicant for certification in a specialty shall meet all of the requirements of a registered geologist and any special requirements as the board may establish by rule, including a written examination.

(3)

The board may establish professional affairs committees, as needed, to represent each of the specialties into which the board determines certification of registration may be divided. Membership of each committee shall include geologists certified or qualified in the particular specialty involved. Each committee may:

(a)

Establish qualifications for certification in its specialty;

(b)

Establish a description of the practice of that specialty, subject to approval of the board; and

(c)

Advise the board on professional affairs in which the committee is concerned.

(4)

Engineering geology shall be one of the specialties requiring certification.

(5)

The board may establish by rule criteria for exempting persons applying for a certification in a specialty from a written examination requirement. [1977 c.612 §8; 1981 c.295 §3; 2005 c.9 §2; 2019 c.277 §2]
Note: Section 3, chapter 277, Oregon Laws 2019, provides:
Sec. 3. The amendments to ORS 672.565 (Certification in specialty) by section 2 of this 2019 Act apply to applications for certifications in a specialty received by the State Board of Geologist Examiners on or after the effective date of this 2019 Act [January 1, 2020]. Applications received before the effective date of this 2019 Act shall continue to be governed by the law applicable to applications for certifications in a specialty in effect immediately before the effective date of this 2019 Act. [2019 c.277 §3]

Source: Section 672.565 — Certification in specialty; rules; professional affairs committees, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html.

672.002
Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325
672.005
Additional definitions
672.007
Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
672.020
Practice of engineering without registration prohibited
672.025
Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited
672.028
Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited
672.045
Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
672.047
Right of entry by land surveyor
672.060
Activities not requiring registration
672.090
Issuance of certificates by board
672.098
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer
672.103
Examination waiver
672.107
Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures
672.109
Temporary permit to practice engineering
672.126
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor
672.136
Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist
672.143
Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping
672.146
Alternatives to degree requirements
672.151
Notice to candidates of examination results
672.153
Registration in new branch of profession
672.155
Establishment of fees by rule
672.157
Payment of fee required before issuance of certificate
672.159
Numbering and recording of certificates
672.162
Specification of branch
672.168
Expiration date of certificates
672.170
Renewal of certificate
672.180
Retiree exemption from registration renewal fees
672.195
Grounds for refusal to register applicant
672.200
Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate or permit or refusal to issue, restore or renew certificate or permit
672.210
Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment
672.215
Proceedings to enjoin violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325
672.240
State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
672.250
Term
672.255
Rulemaking authority
672.300
Investigation of complaints
672.310
Investigation of identity of person claiming to be registered
672.325
Civil penalties
672.505
Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.515
Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.525
Geologist registration
672.535
Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.545
Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation
672.555
Application
672.565
Certification in specialty
672.575
Examination
672.585
Certificate of registration
672.588
Continuing education programs
672.595
Registration of persons licensed in other jurisdictions
672.605
Seal of geologist
672.615
State Board of Geologist Examiners
672.635
Record of board proceedings
672.645
Appeals filed with board
672.655
Code of professional conduct
672.665
Charges against geologist
672.675
Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate
672.685
Reissuance of revoked certificate
672.690
Civil penalties
672.695
Public agencies required to contract with or for registered geologist
672.705
Fees
672.991
Penalties
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