Idaho § 54-2819 - Discipline
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 54-2819 — Discipline, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-2819. Discipline
The board shall have the power to take disciplinary action upon a determination that an individual:
(1) Made, or caused to be made, a false, fraudulent or forged statement, document, credentials or representation in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate of registration to practice geology;
(2) Practiced geology under a false or assumed name;
(3) Was convicted, found guilty, received a withheld judgment or suspended sentence in this or any other state of action constituting a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411 (1), Idaho Code;
(4) Violated the provisions of this chapter or rules, standards of conduct and practice, or any ethical codes as may be adopted by the board;
(5) Is or has been grossly negligent, incompetent, or reckless in the practice of geology; or
(6) Has had a license, certificate, or registration to practice as a professional geologist suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction. A certified copy of the order of suspension or revocation shall be prima facie evidence of such suspension or revocation.
[54-2819, added 1971, ch. 137, sec. 19, p. 576; am. 1993, ch. 216, sec. 84, p. 658; am. 2002, ch. 266, sec. 14, p. 795; am. 2009, ch. 75, sec. 5, p. 211; am. 2020, ch. 175, sec. 27, p. 535; am. 2025, ch. 151, sec. 4, p. 739; am. 2026, ch. 221, sec. 17, p. 945.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 54-2819
What does Idaho Statutes § 54-2819 cover?
Section 54-2819 ("Discipline") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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