General Principles

General Principles A. Requirement of practitioner as professional - The practice of geology is a profession, and the privilege of professional practice requires responsible and ethical conduct as well as scientific knowledge on the part of the practitioner. B. Who is included - The Code of Ethics/ Professional Conduct shall be binding upon each and every person registered as a Registered Professional Geologist (RPG) or enrolled as a Geologist-In-Training (GIT). Persons so registered or enrolled are charged with having knowledge of the existence of the Code of Ethics/Professional Conduct and an understanding of the rules contained therein. Violations of this chapter are subject to fines and/or suspension of one’s registration or enrollment. C. Morals - The registrant or enrollee shall at all times be guided by the highest standards of ethics, honesty, integrity, personal honor, fairness, impartiality, candor, fidelity to trust, inviolability of confidence, and professional conduct in carrying out the practice of geology and also in other professional activities.