305 IAC 1-5-3 Legal compliance

Sec. 3. (a) A licensed professional geologist must observe and comply with the requirements of all applicable common law, federal and state constitutional provisions, federal and state statutes, regulations, rules, and local ordinances. (b) A licensed professional geologist must not knowingly participate in any illegal activities or knowingly permit the publication of his or her reports, maps, or other documents for illegal purposes. (c) A licensed professional geologist must not accept payment, gift, or other valuable consideration that would appear to influence a decision made on behalf of the public by the licensed professional geologist acting in a position of public trust. (d) If a licensed professional geologist has knowledge of a decision or action by an employer, client, or colleague that violates any law or regulation or poses an imminent threat to the public health and safety, the licensed professional geologist must advise against such action. If the employer, client, or colleague fails to make a reasonable effort to notify the appropriate public officials, then the licensed professional geologist should do so. (e) A licensed professional geologist must not aid any person in the unauthorized practice of geology.