61G16-2.005, F.A.C.
61G16-2.005. Procedures for Signing and Sealing Geological Papers, Reports, or Other Documents
Cite as Fla. Admin. Code r. 61G16-2.005
61G16-2.005 Procedures for Signing and Sealing Geological Papers, Reports or Other Documents.
(1) All geological papers, reports or other documents prepared or issued by a licensed professional geologist shall be signed, dated and sealed by the professional geologist who performed or is responsible for the supervision, direction or control of the work contained in the papers, reports or documents.
(2) Geological papers, reports or other documents shall mean any document, whether in a physical or electronic format which conveys or expresses an opinion, conclusion, interpretation or recommendation based upon the performance of geological services.
(3) Except as noted below, all geological papers, reports or other documents which are required to be signed, dated and sealed under the provisions of chapter 492, F.S., shall bear the actual signature of the professional geologist who prepared or issued the geological papers, reports or documents, the date signed and the metal-type impression or stamped ink seal of the said professional geologist.
(4) An electronic signature and seal shall be permitted in place of an original seal, signature and date when the following criteria are met:
(a) It is a unique identification of the licensee and shall contain the same information required on an impression or stamp seal including the date that the document is electronically signed and sealed;
(b) It is verifiable;
(c) It is under the licensee’s direct and exclusive control;
(d) It is linked to the electronic documents in such a manner that causes changes to be easily determined and visually displayed if any data in the electronic document file is changed subsequent to the electronic signature having been affixed to the electronic document and;
(e) An attempt to change the electronic document after the electronic signature and seal is affixed shall cause the electronic signature to be removed or altered significantly enough to invalidate the electronic signature.