Nebraska § 81-3515 - Practice of geology, defined.
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§ 81-3515. Practice of geology, defined.
(1)(a) Practice of geology means any service or creative work:
(i) If the adequate performance of the service or work requires geologic education, training, and experience, including consultation, investigation, planning, surveying, mapping, and inspection of geologic work, and the responsible supervision of such work; and
(ii) That relates to public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health, property, and the environment.
(b) Practice of geology includes teaching, including research and service, of any advanced geologic subject.
(2) A person shall be construed to practice or offer to practice geology if such person:
(a) Practices any branch of the profession of geology;
(b) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, or card or in any other way, represents that such person is a professional geologist;
(c) Through the use of some other title, implies that such person is licensed under the Geologists Regulation Act; or
(d) Represents that such person is able to perform or does perform any geologic service or work recognized by the board as the practice of geology.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-3515 cover?
Section 81-3515 ("Practice of geology, defined.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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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