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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-77-290

  • Board: means the State Board of Registration for Geologists. See South Carolina Code 40-77-20
  • Geologist: means a person with special knowledge of the science of geology, hydrology, geophysics, and related earth sciences and principles and methods of geological analysis acquired by professional education and practical experience. See South Carolina Code 40-77-20
  • Registered professional geologist: means a person registered as a professional geologist by the board pursuant to § 40-77-230. See South Carolina Code 40-77-20
Upon registration, each registered professional geologist shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing his name, assigned serial number, and the title "registered professional geologist". All drawings, reports, or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work which have been prepared or approved by a registered professional geologist or a subordinate employee under the geologist’s direction for the use of or for delivery to a person or for public record within this State must be signed by the registered professional geologist and impressed with his seal or the seal of a nonresident practicing under the provisions of this chapter.