1. (1) Engaging in unlicensed practice or using any title that would cause a reasonable person to believe the user of the title is licensed under this chapter.

   First Offense: $800

   Second Offense: $1,600

2. (2) Engaging in, or representing oneself as engaged in the practice of geology as a corporation, proprietorship, partnership, or limited liability company unless exempted from licensure.

   First Offense: $800

   Second Offense: $1,600

3. (3) Impersonating another licensee or engaging in practice under this chapter using a false or assumed name, unless permitted by law.

   First Offense: $1,000

   Second Offense: $2,000

4. (4) Knowingly employing any person to practice under this chapter who is not licensed to do so.

   First Offense: $1,000

   Second Offense: $2,000

5. (5) Knowingly permitting any person to use his license except as permitted by law.

   First Offense: $1,000

   Second Offense: $2,000

6. (6) Citations shall not be issued for third offenses, except in extraordinary circumstances approved by the investigative supervisor. If a citation is issued for a third offense, the fine is double the second offense amount, with a maximum amount not to exceed the maximum fine allowed under Subsection 58-76-502(1)(i).
7. (7) If multiple offenses are cited on the same citation, the fine shall be determined by evaluating the most serious offense.
8. (8) An investigative supervisor may authorize a deviation from the fine schedule based upon the aggravating or mitigating circumstances.
9. (9) In all cases the presiding officer shall have the discretion, after a review of the aggravating and mitigating circumstances, to increase or decrease the fine amount based upon the evidence reviewed.

In accordance with Sections 58-76-501 and 58-76-502 and Subsections 58-1-501(1)(a) through (d), unless otherwise ordered by the presiding officer, the following fine schedule shall apply.

KEY: licensing, professional geologists, geology

Date of Last Change: April 8, 2021

Notice of Continuation: January 25, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-76-101