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1     AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
2     Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
 
4     Section 5. The Professional Geologist Licensing Act is
5 amended by changing Sections 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50,
6 54, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 110, 120, 125, 135, 140, 145,
7 and 160 as follows:
 
8     (225 ILCS 745/15)
9     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
10     Sec. 15. Definitions. In this Act:
11     "Board" means the Board of Licensing for Professional
12 Geologists.
13     "Department" means the Department of Financial and
14 Professional Regulation.
15     "Geologist" means an individual who, by reason of his or
16 her knowledge of geology, mathematics, and the physical and
17 life sciences, acquired by education and practical experience
18 as defined by this Act, is capable of practicing the science of
19 geology.
20     "Geology" means the science that includes the treatment of
21 the earth and its origin and history including, but not limited
22 to, (i) the investigation of the earth's crust and interior and
23 the solids and fluids, including all surface and underground

 

 

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1 waters, gases, and other materials that compose the earth as
2 they may relate to geologic processes; (ii) the study of the
3 natural agents, forces, and processes that cause changes in the
4 earth; and (iii) the utilization of this knowledge of the earth
5 and its solids, fluids, and gases, and their collective
6 properties and processes, for the benefit of humankind.
7     "Person" or "individual" means a natural person.
8     "Practice of professional geology" means the performance
9 of, or the offer to perform, the services of a geologist,
10 including consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning,
11 mapping, inspection of geologic work, and other services that
12 require extensive knowledge of geologic laws, formulas,
13 principles, practice, and methods of data interpretation.
14     A person shall be construed to practice or offer to
15 practice professional geology, within the meaning and intent of
16 this Act, if that person (i) by verbal claim, sign,
17 advertisement, letterhead, card, or any other means,
18 represents himself or herself to be a Licensed Professional
19 Geologist professional geologist or through the use of some
20 title implies that he or she is a Licensed Professional
21 Geologist professional geologist or is licensed under this Act
22 or (ii) holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does
23 perform services or work defined in this Act as the practice of
24 professional geology.
25     Examples of the practice of professional geology include,
26 but are not limited to, the conduct of, or responsible charge

 

 

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1 for, the following types of activities: (i) mapping, sampling,
2 and analysis of earth materials, interpretation of data, and
3 the preparation of oral or written testimony regarding the
4 probable geological causes of events; (ii) planning, review,
5 and supervision of data gathering activities, interpretation
6 of geological data gathered by direct and indirect means,
7 preparation and interpretation of geological maps,
8 cross-sections, interpretive maps and reports for the purpose
9 of determining evaluating regional or site specific geological
10 conditions; (iii) the planning, review, and supervision of data
11 gathering activities and interpretation of data on regional or
12 site specific geological characteristics affecting
13 groundwater; (iv) the interpretation of geological conditions
14 on the surface of the Earth and at depth in the Earth at a
15 specific site on the Earth's surface for the purpose of
16 determining whether those conditions correspond to a geologic
17 map of the site or a legally specified geological requirement
18 for the site; and (v) the conducting of environmental property
19 audits.
20     "Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist"
21 means an individual who is licensed under this Act to engage in
22 the practice of professional geology in Illinois.
23     "Responsible charge" means the independent control and
24 direction, by use of initiative, skill, and independent
25 judgment, of geological work or the supervision of that work.
26     "Secretary" means the Secretary of Financial and

 

 

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1 Professional Regulation.
2 (Source: P.A. 96-666, eff. 8-25-09.)
 
3     (225 ILCS 745/20)
4     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
5     Sec. 20. Exemptions. Nothing in this Act shall be construed
6 to restrict the use of the title "geologist" or similar words
7 by any person engaged in a practice of geology exempted under
8 this Act, provided the person does not hold himself or herself
9 out as being a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed
10 professional geologist or does not practice professional
11 geology in a manner requiring licensure under this Act.
12 Performance of the following activities does not require
13 licensure as a licensed professional geologist under this Act:
14     (a) The practice of professional geology by an employee or
15 a subordinate of a licensee under this Act, provided the work
16 does not include responsible charge of geological work and is
17 performed under the direct supervision of a Licensed
18 Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist who is
19 responsible for the work.
20     (b) The practice of professional geology by officers and
21 employees of the United States government within the scope of
22 their employment.
23     (c) The practice of professional geology as geologic
24 research to advance basic knowledge for the purpose of offering
25 scientific papers, publications, or other presentations (i)

 

 

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1 before meetings of scientific societies, (ii) internal to a
2 partnership, corporation, proprietorship, or government
3 agency, or (iii) for publication in scientific journals, or in
4 books.
5     (d) The teaching of geology in schools, colleges, or
6 universities, as defined by rule.
7     (e) The practice of professional geology exclusively in the
8 exploration for or development of energy resources or base,
9 precious and nonprecious minerals, including sand, gravel, and
10 aggregate, that does not require, by law, rule, or ordinance,
11 the submission of reports, documents, or oral or written
12 testimony to public agencies. Public agencies may, by law or by
13 rule, allow required oral or written testimony, reports, permit
14 applications, or other documents based on the science of
15 geology to be submitted to them by persons not licensed under
16 this Act. Unless otherwise required by State or federal law,
17 public agencies may not require that the geology-based aspects
18 of testimony, reports, permits, or other documents so exempted
19 be reviewed by, approved, or otherwise certified by any person
20 who is not a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed
21 professional geologist. Licensure is not required for the
22 submission and review of reports or documents or the provision
23 of oral or written testimony made under the Well Abandonment
24 Act, the Illinois Oil and Gas Act, the Surface Coal Mining Land
25 Conservation and Reclamation Act, or the Surface-Mined Land
26 Conservation and Reclamation Act.

 

 

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1     (f) The practice of professional engineering as defined in
2 the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989.
3     (g) The practice of structural engineering as defined in
4 the Structural Engineering Practice Act of 1989.
5     (h) The practice of architecture as defined in the Illinois
6 Architecture Practice Act of 1989.
7     (i) The practice of land surveying as defined in the
8 Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989.
9     (j) The practice of landscape architecture as defined in
10 the Illinois Landscape Architecture Act of 1989.
11     (k) The practice of professional geology for a period not
12 to exceed 9 months by any person pursuing a course of study
13 leading to a degree in geology from an accredited college or
14 university, as set forth in this Act and as established by
15 rule, provided that (i) such practice constitutes a part of a
16 supervised course of study, (ii) the person is under the
17 supervision of a geologist licensed under this Act or a teacher
18 of geology at an accredited college or university, and (iii)
19 the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates his
20 or her status as a student or trainee.
21 (Source: P.A. 96-666, eff. 8-25-09.)
 
22     (225 ILCS 745/25)
23     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
24     Sec. 25. Restrictions and limitations. No person shall,
25 without a valid license issued by the Department (i) in any

 

 

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1 manner hold himself or herself out to the public as a Licensed
2 Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist; (ii)
3 attach the title "Licensed Professional Geologist" to his or
4 her name; or (iii) render or offer to render to individuals,
5 corporations, or public agencies services constituting the
6 practice of professional geology.
7     Individuals practicing geology in Illinois as of the
8 effective date of this amendatory Act of 1997 may continue to
9 practice as provided in this Act until the Department has
10 adopted rules implementing this Act. To continue practicing
11 geology after the adoption of rules, individuals shall apply
12 for licensure within 180 days after the effective date of the
13 rules. If an application is received during the 180-day period,
14 the individual may continue to practice until the Department
15 acts to grant or deny licensure. If an application is not filed
16 within the 180-day period, the individual must cease the
17 practice of geology at the conclusion of the 180-day period and
18 until the Department acts to grant a license to the individual.
19 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96; 90-61, eff. 12-30-97.)
 
20     (225 ILCS 745/30)
21     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
22     Sec. 30. Powers and duties of the Department. Subject to
23 the provisions of this Act, the Department may:
24     (a) Authorize examinations to ascertain the qualifications
25 and fitness of applicants for licensing as a Licensed

 

 

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1 Professional Geologist licensed professional geologists or as
2 a Licensed Specialty Geologist licensed specialty geologists,
3 as defined by the Board, and pass upon the qualifications of
4 applicants for licensure by endorsement.
5     (b) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue or
6 renew or to revoke licenses or suspend, place on probation, or
7 reprimand persons licensed under this Act, and to refuse to
8 issue or renew or to revoke licenses, or suspend, place on
9 probation, or reprimand persons licensed under this Act.
10     (c) Formulate rules required for the administration of this
11 Act.
12     (d) Obtain written recommendations from the Board
13 regarding (i) definitions of curriculum content and approval of
14 geological curricula, standards of professional conduct, and
15 formal disciplinary actions and the formulation of rules
16 affecting these matters and (ii) when petitioned by the
17 applicant, opinions regarding the qualifications of applicants
18 for licensing.
19     (e) Maintain rosters of the names and addresses of all
20 licensees, and all persons whose licenses have been suspended,
21 revoked, or denied renewal for cause within the previous
22 calendar year. These rosters shall be available upon written
23 request and payment of the required fee.
24 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
25     (225 ILCS 745/35)

 

 

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1     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
2     Sec. 35. Board of Licensing for Professional Geologists;
3 members; qualifications; duties.
4     (a) The Director shall appoint a Board of Licensing for
5 Professional Geologists which shall serve in an advisory
6 capacity to the Director. The Board shall be composed of 8
7 persons, 7 of whom shall be voting members appointed by the
8 Director, who shall give due consideration to recommendations
9 by members of the profession of geology and of geology
10 organizations within the State. In addition, the State
11 Geologist or his or her designated representative, shall be an
12 advisory, non-voting member of the Board.
13     (b) Insofar as possible, the geologists appointed to serve
14 on the Board shall be generally representative of the
15 occupational and geographical distribution of geologists
16 within this State.
17     (c) Of the 7 appointed voting members of the Board, 6 shall
18 be geologists and one shall be a member of the general public
19 with no family or business connection with the practice of
20 geology.
21     (d) Each of the first appointed geologist members of the
22 Board shall have at least 10 years of active geological
23 experience and shall possess the education and experience
24 required for licensure. Each subsequently appointed geologist
25 member of the Board shall be a Licensed Professional Geologist
26 professional geologist licensed under this Act.

 

 

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1     (e) Of the initial appointments, the Director shall appoint
2 3 voting members for a term of 4 years, 2 voting members for a
3 term of 3 years, and 2 voting members for a term of 2 years.
4 Thereafter, voting members shall be appointed for 4-year terms.
5 Terms shall commence on the 3rd Monday in January.
6     (f) Members shall hold office until the expiration of their
7 terms or until their successors have been appointed and have
8 qualified.
9     (g) No voting member of the Board shall serve more than 2
10 consecutive full terms.
11     (h) Vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be
12 filled by appointment for the unexpired term.
13     (i) The Director may remove or suspend any appointed member
14 of the Board for cause at any time before the expiration of his
15 or her term.
16     (j) The Board shall annually elect one of its members as
17 chairperson.
18     (k) The members of the Board shall be reimbursed for all
19 legitimate and necessary expenses authorized by the Department
20 incurred in attending the meetings of the Board.
21     (l) The Board may make recommendations to the Director to
22 establish the examinations and their method of grading.
23     (m) The Board may submit written recommendations to the
24 Director concerning formulation of rules and a Code of
25 Professional Conduct and Ethics. The Board may recommend or
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1 from time to time.
2     (n) The Board may make recommendations on matters relating
3 to continuing education of Licensed Professional Geologists
4 licensed professional geologists, including the number of
5 hours necessary for license renewal, waivers for those unable
6 to meet that requirement, and acceptable course content. These
7 recommendations shall not impose an undue burden on the
8 Department or an unreasonable restriction on those seeking a
9 license renewal.
10     (o) Four voting Board members constitutes a quorum. A
11 quorum is required for all Board decisions.
12 (Source: P.A. 96-666, eff. 8-25-09.)
 
13     (225 ILCS 745/40)
14     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
15     Sec. 40. Application for original license. Applications
16 for original licenses shall be made to the Department on forms
17 prescribed by the Department and accompanied by the required
18 fee. All applications shall contain the information that, in
19 the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to
20 pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license to
21 practice as a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed
22 professional geologist.
23 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
24     (225 ILCS 745/45)

 

 

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1     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
2     Sec. 45. Examination; failure or refusal to take the
3 examination.
4     (a) The Department shall authorize examinations of
5 applicants for original licensure as a Professional Geologist
6 at such times and places as it may determine. The examination
7 for licensure as a Licensed Professional Geologist
8 examinations shall be a 2-part examination, with one part of a
9 character to fairly testing test an applicant's qualifications
10 to practice professional geology and knowledge of the
11 fundamental theory and concepts practice of the science of
12 geology, including subjects that are generally taught in
13 geology curricula of accredited colleges and universities, and
14 the other part testing the applicant's knowledge of the
15 practical application and uses of the theory and science of
16 geology.
17     (b) Applicants for examinations shall pay, either to the
18 Department or to the designated testing service, a fee covering
19 the cost of providing the examination. Failure to appear for
20 the examination on the scheduled date at the time and place
21 specified after the application for examination has been
22 received and acknowledged by the Department or the designated
23 testing service shall result in forfeiture of the examination
24 fee.
25     (c) If the applicant neglects, fails, or refuses to take an
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1 this Act within 6 3 years after filing an application, the
2 application shall be denied. However, the applicant may
3 thereafter submit a new application accompanied by the required
4 fee. The applicant shall meet the requirements in force at the
5 time of making the new application.
6     (d) The Department may employ consultants for the purpose
7 of preparing and conducting examinations.
8     (e) The Department shall have the authority to adopt or
9 recognize, in part or in whole, examinations prepared,
10 administered, or graded by other organizations that are
11 determined appropriate to measure the qualifications of an
12 applicant for licensure as a Licensed Professional Geologist
13 professional geologist.
14 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
15     (225 ILCS 745/50)
16     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
17     Sec. 50. Qualifications for licensure.
18     (a) The Department may issue a license to practice as a
19 Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional
20 geologist to any applicant who meets the following
21 qualifications:
22         (1) The applicant has completed an application form and
23     paid the required fees.
24         (2) The applicant is of good ethical character,
25     including compliance with the Code of Professional Conduct

 

 

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1     and Ethics under this Act, and has not committed any act or
2     offense in any jurisdiction that would constitute the basis
3     for disciplining a Licensed Professional Geologist
4     professional geologist licensed under this Act.
5         (3) The applicant has earned a degree in geology from
6     an accredited college or university, as established by
7     rule, with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of
8     course credits in geology, of which 24 semester or 36
9     quarter hours are in upper level courses. The Department
10     may, upon the recommendation of the Board, allow the
11     substitution of appropriate experience as a geologist for
12     prescribed educational requirements as established by
13     rule.
14         (4) The applicant has a documented record of a minimum
15     of 4 years of professional experience, obtained after
16     completion of the education requirements specified in this
17     Section, in geologic or directly related work,
18     demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume
19     responsible charge of such work upon licensure as a
20     Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist or
21     such specialty of professional geology that the Board may
22     recommend and the Department may recognize. The Department
23     may require evidence acceptable to it that up to 2 years of
24     professional experience have been gained under the
25     supervision of a person licensed under this Act or similar
26     Acts in any other state, or under the supervision of others

 

 

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1     who, in the opinion of the Department, are qualified to
2     have responsible charge of geological work under this Act.
3         (5) The applicant has passed an examination authorized
4     by the Department for the practice as a Licensed
5     Professional Geologist of professional geology.
6         (6) The applicant has complied with all other
7     requirements of this Act and rules established for the
8     implementation of this Act.
9     (b) A license to practice as a Licensed Professional
10 Geologist professional geology shall not be denied any
11 applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed,
12 national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex,
13 sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
14     (c) The Department may establish by rule an intern process
15 to, in part, allow (1) a graduate who has earned a degree in
16 geology from an accredited college or university in accordance
17 with this Act or (2) a student in a degree program at an
18 accredited college or university who has completed the
19 necessary course requirements established in this Section to
20 request to take one or both parts of the examination required
21 by the Department. The Department may set by rule the criteria
22 for the process, including, but not limited to, the educational
23 requirements, exam requirements, experience requirements,
24 remediation requirements, and any fees or applications
25 required for the process. The Department may also set by rule
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1 the title "intern" or "trainee" by a graduate or student who
2 has passed the required examination.
3 (Source: P.A. 96-666, eff. 8-25-09.)
 
4     (225 ILCS 745/54)
5     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
6     Sec. 54. Previous qualification in other jurisdiction. The
7 Department may, upon the recommendation of the Board, issue a
8 license by endorsement to any applicant who, upon applying to
9 the Department and remitting the required application fee,
10 meets all of the following qualifications:
11         (1) The applicant holds an active, valid license to
12     practice professional geology in at least one jurisdiction
13     in the United States in which the current requirements for
14     licensure are substantially equivalent to or more
15     stringent than those required by this Act.
16         (2) The applicant is of good ethical character as
17     established by the Department in the Code of Professional
18     Conduct and Ethics under this Act and has not committed any
19     act or offense in any jurisdiction that would constitute
20     the basis for discipline under this Act.
21         (3) The applicant has met any other qualifications
22     recommended to the Department by the Board.
23     An applicant has 3 years from the date of application to
24 complete the application process. If the process has not been
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1 be denied, the fee shall be forfeited, and the applicant must
2 re-apply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of
3 re-application.
4 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
5     (225 ILCS 745/60)
6     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
7     Sec. 60. Seals.
8     (a) Upon licensure, each licensee shall obtain a seal of a
9 design as required by rule bearing the licensee's name, license
10 number, and the legend "Licensed Professional Geologist".
11     (b) All preliminary, draft, and final geologic reports,
12 documents, permits, affidavits, maps, boring logs, cross
13 sections, or other records offered to the public and prepared
14 or issued by or under the supervision of a Licensed
15 Professional Geologist licensed professional geologist shall
16 include the full name, signature, and license number of the
17 licensee, and the date of license expiration of the person who
18 prepared the document or under whose supervision it was
19 prepared, and an impression of the licensee's seal, in
20 accordance with rules issued by the Department.
21     (c) The Licensed Professional Geologist licensed
22 professional geologist who has contract responsibility shall
23 seal a cover sheet of the professional work products and those
24 individual portions of the professional work products for which
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1 geologist is legally and professionally responsible. A
2 Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional
3 geologist practicing as the support professional shall seal
4 those individual portions of professional work products for
5 which that Licensed Professional Geologist licensed
6 professional geologist is legally and professionally
7 responsible.
8     (d) The use of a licensed professional geologist's seal on
9 professional work products constitutes a representation that
10 the work prepared by or under the personal supervision of that
11 Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional
12 geologist has been prepared and administered in accordance with
13 the standards of reasonable professional skill and diligence.
14     (e) It is unlawful to affix one's seal to professional work
15 products if it masks the true identity of the person who
16 actually exercised direction, supervision, and responsible
17 charge of the preparation of that work. A Licensed Professional
18 Geologist licensed professional geologist who signs and seals
19 professional work products is not responsible for damage caused
20 by subsequent changes to or uses of those professional work
21 products, if the subsequent changes or uses, including changes
22 or uses made by State or local government agencies, are not
23 authorized or approved by the Licensed Professional Geologist
24 licensed professional geologist who originally signed and
25 sealed the professional work products.
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1     (225 ILCS 745/65)
2     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
3     Sec. 65. Expiration and renewal of license. The expiration
4 date and renewal period for each license shall be set by rule.
5 A Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist whose
6 license has expired may reinstate his or her license or
7 enrollment at any time within 5 years after the expiration
8 thereof, by making a renewal application and by paying the
9 required fee. However, any Licensed Professional Geologist
10 professional geologist whose license expired while he or she
11 was (i) on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United
12 States or called into service or training by the State militia
13 or (ii) in training or education under the supervision of the
14 United States preliminary to induction into the military
15 service, may have his or her Licensed Professional Geologist
16 professional geologist license renewed, reinstated, or
17 restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if within 2
18 years after termination of the service, training, or education
19 the Licensed Professional Geologist professional geologist
20 furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence of
21 service, training, or education and that it has been terminated
22 under honorable conditions.
23     Any professional geologist whose Licensed Professional
24 Geologist license has expired for more than 5 years may have it
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1 required fee, and filing acceptable proof of fitness to have
2 the license restored. The proof may include sworn evidence
3 certifying active practice in another jurisdiction. If the
4 geologist has not practiced for 5 years or more, the Board
5 shall determine by an evaluation program established by rule,
6 whether that individual is fit to resume active status as a
7 Licensed Professional Geologist. The Board and may require the
8 professional geologist to complete a period of evaluated
9 professional experience and may require successful completion
10 of an examination.
11     The Department may refuse to issue or may suspend the
12 license of any person who fails to file a tax return, or to pay
13 the tax, penalty, or interest shown in a filed return, or to
14 pay any final assessment of tax, penalty, or interest, as
15 required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois Department
16 of Revenue, until such time as the requirements of any such tax
17 Act are satisfied.
18 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96; 90-61, eff. 12-30-97.)
 
19     (225 ILCS 745/70)
20     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
21     Sec. 70. Fees.
22     (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the fees for the
23 administration and enforcement of this Act, including but not
24 limited to original licensure, renewal, and restoration fees,
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1 refundable.
2     (b) Applicants for examination shall be required to pay,
3 either to the Department or the designated testing service, a
4 fee covering the cost of initial screening to determine the
5 applicant's eligibility and the cost of providing one or both
6 parts of the examination. Failure to appear for the examination
7 on the scheduled date at the time and place specified after the
8 applicant's application for examination has been received and
9 acknowledged by the Department or the designated testing
10 service shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee.
11     (c) All fees and other monies collected under this Act
12 shall be deposited in the General Professions Dedicated Fund.
13 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
14     (225 ILCS 745/75)
15     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
16     Sec. 75. Returned checks; fines. Any person who delivers a
17 check or other payment to the Department that is returned to
18 the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which
19 it is drawn shall pay to the Department, in addition to the
20 amount already owed to the Department, a fine of $50. The fines
21 imposed by this Section are in addition to any other discipline
22 provided under this Act for unlicensed practice or practice on
23 a nonrenewed license. The Department shall notify the person
24 that payment of fees and fines shall be paid to the Department
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1 the notification. If, after the expiration of 30 calendar days
2 from the date of the notification, the person has failed to
3 submit the necessary remittance, the Department shall
4 automatically terminate the license or deny the application,
5 without hearing. If, after termination or denial, the person
6 seeks a license to practice as a Licensed Professional
7 Geologist, he or she shall apply to the Department for
8 restoration or issuance of the license and pay all fees and
9 fines due to the Department. The Department may establish a fee
10 for the processing of an application for restoration of a
11 license to pay all expenses of processing this application. The
12 Director may waive the fines due under this Section in
13 individual cases where the Director finds that the fines would
14 be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome.
15 (Source: P.A. 92-146, eff. 1-1-02.)
 
16     (225 ILCS 745/80)
17     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
18     Sec. 80. Disciplinary actions.
19     (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew, or may
20 revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other
21 disciplinary action as the Department may deem appropriate,
22 including fines not to exceed $5,000 for each violation, with
23 regard to any license for any one or combination of the
24 following:
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1     the Department.
2         (2) Violations of this Act, or of the rules promulgated
3     under this Act.
4         (3) Conviction of any crime under the laws of the
5     United States or any state or territory of the United
6     States that is a felony or that is a misdemeanor, an
7     essential element of which is dishonesty, or of any crime
8     that is directly related to the practice of the profession.
9         (4) Making any misrepresentation for the purpose of
10     obtaining licensure or violating any provision of this Act
11     or the rules promulgated under this Act pertaining to
12     advertising.
13         (5) Professional incompetence.
14         (6) Gross malpractice.
15         (7) Aiding or assisting another person in violating any
16     provision of this Act or rules promulgated under this Act.
17         (8) Failing, within 60 days, to provide information in
18     response to a written request made by the Department.
19         (9) Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
20     unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive,
21     defraud, or harm the public.
22         (10) Habitual or excessive use or addiction to alcohol,
23     narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug
24     that results in the inability to practice with reasonable
25     judgment, skill, or safety.
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1     Columbia, a territory of the United States, or a foreign
2     nation, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline
3     is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth
4     in this Section.
5         (12) Directly or indirectly giving to or receiving from
6     any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or association
7     any fee, commission, rebate or other form of compensation
8     for professional services not actually or personally
9     rendered.
10         (13) A finding by the Department that the licensee,
11     after having his or her license placed on probationary
12     status, has violated the terms of probation.
13         (14) Willfully making or filing false records or
14     reports in his or her practice, including but not limited
15     to, false records filed with State agencies or departments.
16         (15) Physical illness, including but not limited to,
17     deterioration through the aging process, or loss of motor
18     skill that results in the inability to practice the
19     profession with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.
20         (16) Solicitation of professional services other than
21     permitted advertising.
22         (17) Conviction of or cash compromise of a charge or
23     violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act
24     regulating narcotics.
25         (18) Failure to (i) file a tax return, (ii) pay the
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1     pay any final assessment of tax, penalty, or interest, as
2     required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois
3     Department of Revenue, until the requirements of that tax
4     Act are satisfied.
5         (19) Conviction by any court of competent
6     jurisdiction, either within or outside this State, of any
7     violation of any law governing the practice of professional
8     geology, if the Department determines, after
9     investigation, that the person has not been sufficiently
10     rehabilitated to warrant the public trust.
11         (20) Gross, willful, or continued overcharging for
12     professional services, including filing false statements
13     for collection of fees for which services are not rendered.
14         (21) Practicing under a false or, except as provided by
15     law, an assumed name.
16         (22) Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for, or
17     procuring, a license to practice as a Licensed Professional
18     Geologist under this Act or in connection with applying for
19     renewal of a license under this Act.
20         (23) Cheating on or attempting to subvert the licensing
21     examination administered under this Act.
22     (b) The determination by a circuit court that a licensee is
23 subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as
24 provided in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
25 Code operates as an automatic suspension. The suspension will
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1 longer subject to the involuntary admission or judicial
2 admission and issues an order so finding and discharging the
3 licensee; and upon the recommendation of the Board to the
4 Director that the licensee be allowed to resume his or her
5 practice.
6 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
7     (225 ILCS 745/85)
8     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
9     Sec. 85. Injunctive action; cease and desist order.
10     (a) If any person violates the provisions of this Act, the
11 Director, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois,
12 through the Attorney General or the State's Attorney of the
13 county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred, may
14 petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order
15 enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a
16 verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may
17 issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond,
18 and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If
19 it is established that the person has violated or is violating
20 the injunction, the court may punish the offender for contempt
21 of court. Proceedings under this Section are in addition to,
22 and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided
23 by this Act.
24     (b) If a person practices as a Licensed Professional
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1 herself out as a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed
2 professional geologist in Illinois, without being licensed to
3 do so under this Act, then any Licensed Professional Geologist
4 licensed professional geologist, interested party, or any
5 person injured thereby may petition for relief as provided in
6 subsection (a) of this Section.
7     (c) Whenever, in the opinion of the Department, a person
8 violates any provision of this Act, the Department may issue a
9 rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not
10 be entered against that person. The rule shall clearly set
11 forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall allow
12 at least 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer
13 satisfactory to the Department. Failure to answer to the
14 satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease
15 and desist to be issued.
16 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
17     (225 ILCS 745/90)
18     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
19     Sec. 90. Investigations; notice and hearing. The
20 Department may investigate the actions of any applicant or of
21 any person or persons rendering or offering to render
22 geological services or any person holding or claiming to hold a
23 license as a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed
24 professional geologist. The Department shall, before revoking,
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1 other disciplinary action under Section 80 of this Act, at
2 least 30 days before the date set for the hearing, (i) notify
3 the accused in writing of the charges made and the time and
4 place for the hearing on the charges, (ii) direct him or her to
5 file a written answer to the charges with the Board under oath
6 within 20 days after the service on him or her of the notice,
7 and (iii) inform the accused that, if he or she fails to
8 answer, default will be taken against him or her or that his or
9 her license may be suspended, revoked, placed on probationary
10 status, or other disciplinary action taken with regard to the
11 license, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of his
12 or her practice, as the Department may consider proper. At the
13 time and place fixed in the notice, the Board shall proceed to
14 hear the charges and the parties or their counsel shall be
15 accorded ample opportunity to present any pertinent
16 statements, testimony, evidence, and arguments. The Board may
17 continue the hearing from time to time. In case the person,
18 after receiving the notice, fails to file an answer, his or her
19 license may, in the discretion of the Department, be suspended,
20 revoked, placed on probationary status, or the Department may
21 take whatever disciplinary action considered proper, including
22 limiting the scope, nature, or extent of the person's practice
23 or the imposition of a fine, without a hearing, if the act or
24 acts charged constitute sufficient grounds for that action
25 under this Act. The written notice may be served by personal
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1 accused in his or her last notification with the Department.
2 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
3     (225 ILCS 745/110)
4     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
5     Sec. 110. Findings and recommendations. At the conclusion
6 of the hearing, the Board shall present to the Director a
7 written report of its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and
8 recommendations. The report shall contain a finding whether or
9 not the accused person violated this Act or its rules or failed
10 to comply with the conditions required in this Act or its
11 rules. The Board shall specify the nature of any violations or
12 failure to comply and shall make its recommendations to the
13 Director. In making recommendations for any disciplinary
14 actions, the Board may take into consideration all facts and
15 circumstances bearing upon the reasonableness of the conduct of
16 the accused and the potential for future harm to the public,
17 including but not limited to previous discipline of the accused
18 by the Department, intent, degree of harm to the public and
19 likelihood of harm in the future, any restitution made by the
20 accused, and whether the incident or incidents contained in the
21 complaint appear to be isolated or represent a continuing
22 pattern of conduct. In making its recommendations for
23 discipline, the Board shall endeavor to ensure that the
24 severity of the discipline recommended is reasonably related to
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1     The report of findings of fact, conclusions of law, and
2 recommendation of the Board shall be the basis for the
3 Department's order refusing to issue, restore, or renew a
4 person's license to practice as a Licensed Professional
5 Geologist, or otherwise disciplining a licensee. If the
6 Director disagrees with the recommendations of the Board, the
7 Director may issue an order in contravention of the Board
8 recommendations. The Director shall provide a written report to
9 the Board on any disagreement and shall specify the reasons for
10 the action in the final order. The finding is not admissible in
11 evidence against the person in a criminal prosecution brought
12 for a violation of this Act, but the hearing and finding are
13 not a bar to a criminal prosecution brought for a violation of
14 this Act.
15 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
16     (225 ILCS 745/120)
17     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
18     Sec. 120. Director; rehearing. Whenever the Director
19 believes that justice has not been done in the revocation,
20 suspension, or refusal to issue, restore, or renew a person's
21 license to practice as a Licensed Professional Geologist, or
22 other discipline of an applicant or licensee, he or she may
23 order a rehearing by the same or other examiners.
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1     (225 ILCS 745/125)
2     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
3     Sec. 125. Appointment of a hearing officer. The Director
4 has the authority to appoint any attorney licensed to practice
5 law in the State of Illinois to serve as the hearing officer in
6 any action for refusal to issue, restore, or renew a person's
7 license to practice as a Licensed Professional Geologist or to
8 discipline a licensee. The hearing officer has full authority
9 to conduct the hearing. At least one member of the Board shall
10 attend each hearing. The hearing officer shall report his or
11 her findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations
12 to the Board and the Director. The Board shall have 60 calendar
13 days from receipt of the report to review the report of the
14 hearing officer and present its findings of fact, conclusions
15 of law, and recommendations to the Director. If the Board does
16 not present its report within the 60-day period, the Director
17 may issue an order based on the report of the hearing officer.
18 If the Director disagrees with the recommendation of the Board
19 or of the hearing officer, the Director may issue an order in
20 contravention of the recommendation. The Director shall
21 promptly provide a written report to the Board on any
22 deviation, and shall specify the reasons for the action in the
23 final order.
24 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
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1     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
2     Sec. 135. Restoration of suspended or revoked license. At
3 any time after the suspension or revocation of a person's
4 license to practice as a Licensed Professional Geologist, the
5 Department may restore it to the licensee, upon the written
6 recommendation of the Board, unless after an investigation and
7 a hearing the Board determines that restoration is not in the
8 public interest.
9 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
10     (225 ILCS 745/140)
11     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
12     Sec. 140. Surrender of license. Upon the revocation or
13 suspension of a person's license to practice as a Licensed
14 Professional Geologist, the licensee shall immediately
15 surrender his or her license to the Department and the
16 licensee's name and address shall be added to the list of
17 individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or
18 denied renewal for cause. If the licensee fails to surrender
19 his or her license do so, the Department has the right to seize
20 the license.
21 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
22     (225 ILCS 745/145)
23     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
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1 summarily suspend the license of a Licensed Professional
2 Geologist licensed professional geologist without a hearing,
3 simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a
4 hearing provided for in Section 90 of this Act, if the Director
5 finds that evidence in the Director's possession indicates that
6 the continuation of practice by a Licensed Professional
7 Geologist licensed professional geologist would constitute an
8 imminent danger to the public. In the event that the Director
9 summarily suspends the license of a Licensed Professional
10 Geologist licensed professional geologist without a hearing, a
11 hearing must be commenced within 30 days after the suspension
12 has occurred and concluded as expeditiously as practical.
13 (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)
 
14     (225 ILCS 745/160)
15     (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2016)
16     Sec. 160. Violations.
17     (a) Using or attempting to use an expired license is a
18 Class A misdemeanor.
19     (b) Each of the following acts is a Class A misdemeanor for
20 the first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or
21 subsequent offense:
22         (1) A violation of any provision of this Act or its
23     rules, except as noted in subsection (a) of this Section.
24         (2) The making of any wilfully false oath or
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1     affirmation is required by this Act.
2         (3) Using or attempting to use an inactive, suspended,
3     or revoked license or the license or seal of another, or
4     impersonating another licensee, or practicing geology as a
5     Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional
6     geologist in Illinois while one's license is inactive,
7     suspended, or revoked.
8         (4) The practice, attempt to practice, or offer to
9     practice professional geology in Illinois without a
10     license as a Licensed Professional Geologist licensed
11     professional geologist. Each day of practicing
12     professional geology or attempting to practice
13     professional geology, and each instance of offering to
14     practice professional geology, without a license as a
15     Licensed Professional Geologist licensed professional
16     geologist constitutes a separate offense.
17         (5) Advertising or displaying any sign or card or other
18     device that might indicate to the public that the person or
19     entity is entitled to practice as a Licensed Professional
20     Geologist licensed professional geologist, unless that
21     person holds an active license as a Licensed Professional
22     Geologist licensed professional geologist in the State of
23     Illinois.
24         (6) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by
25     fraud.
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1     Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
2 becoming law.