54.1-1400 - Definitions. - Virginia Statutes

§ 54.1-1400. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

"Board" means the Board for Geology.

"Geologist" means a person engaged in the public practice of geology.

"Geology" means the science dealing with (i) the earth and its history ingeneral; (ii) the investigation, prediction, evaluation, and location ofmaterials and structures which compose the earth; (iii) the natural processesthat cause changes in the earth; and (iv) the application of knowledge of theearth, its processes, and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases,and other natural materials.

"Practice of geology" means the performance of any service or work for thegeneral public wherein the principles and methods of geology are applied.

"Qualified geologist" means an uncertified person who possesses all thequalifications specified in this chapter for certification.

"Virginia certified professional geologist" means a person who possessesall qualifications specified in this chapter for certification and whosecompetence has been attested by the Board through certification.

(1981, c. 132, § 54-962; 1988, c. 765.)