Mississippi § 73-63-41 - Use of the designation “Certified Professional Geologist.”
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 73-63-41 — Use of the designation “Certified Professional Geologist.”, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 73-63-41. Use of the designation “Certified Professional Geologist.”
The board shall recognize and authorize the use of the designation “Certified Professional Geologist” or “C.P.G.” as used by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, the designation “Certified Petroleum Geologist” or “C.P.G.” as used by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, and the use of the designation “Certified Geologist” or any similar designation established by a professional geological organization, society or association recognized by the board, subject to the following conditions: The full name or recognized abbreviation of the organization granting the certification is stated following or in conjunction with the use of the designation or abbreviation; and The designation or abbreviation is not used in a manner that may mislead the public or create any impression that a person is registered to practice geology unless that person is registered under this chapter.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 73-63-41 ("Use of the designation “Certified Professional Geologist.”") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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