(1) There is created the Professional Geologist Licensing Board consisting of five members as follows:
- (a) three professional geologists;
- (b) the Utah state geologist; and
- (c) one member representing the general public.
- (2) Except for the Utah state geologist, the board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.
(3) The duties and responsibilities of the board are in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203, and the board shall also:
- (a) designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of professional geologists; and
- (b) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.
- (4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.
Enacted by Chapter 218, 2002 General Session