Tennessee § 62-36-107 - Sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations — Construction of chapter with other related professions.

§ 62-36-107. Sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations — Construction of chapter with other related professions.

A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation that provides geological services as its primary activity may engage in the practice of geology; provided, that at least one (1) principal or officer is in responsible charge of the activity and is a licensed professional geologist. A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation whose primary activity is other than the practice of geology may offer geological services; provided, that a licensed professional geologist is in responsible charge of the activity. The exemptions of § 62-36-106 shall apply to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect: The practice of any profession or trade related to geology for which a license or registration is required under any other law of this state; provided, that the work is permitted under the applicable licensing or registration law; The right of licensed professional engineers to lawfully practice foundation engineering, geotechnical engineering, soils mechanics or other professional engineering as provided by chapter 2 of this title; or Registered architects lawfully practicing architecture as provided by chapter 2 of this title. Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 8. Compiler's Notes. Former chapter 36, §§ 62-36-101 — 62-36-111 and 62-36-120 (Acts 1988, ch. 553, §§ 1-7; T.C.A., § 62-36-107 ; 1989, ch. 523, §§ 189, 190; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 1990, ch. 741, §§ 1-6; 1992, ch. 548, § 1; 1993, ch. 170, §§ 1, 3), concerning geologists, was repealed effective January 1, 2008, by Acts 2007, ch. 495, § 1, which also enacted a new title 62, ch. 36 effective January 1, 2008.