Oregon Revised Statutes
As used in ORS 672.002 to 672.325, unless the context requires otherwise: “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. “Engineer,” “professional engineer” or “registered professional engineer” means an individual who is registered in this state and holds a valid certificate to practice engineering in this state as provided…
As used in ORS 672.002 to 672.325, unless the context requires otherwise: “Practice of engineering” or “practice of professional engineering” means any of the following when done for others: Performing a service or creating an original work requiring engineering education, training and experience. In connection with utilities, structures, buildings, machi…
For purposes of ORS 672.002 to 672.325: A person is practicing or offering to practice engineering if the person: By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead or card or in any other way implies that the person is or purports to be a professional engineer or registered professional engineer; Through the use of some other title implies that the person …
In order to safeguard life, health and property, no person shall practice or offer to practice engineering in this state unless the person is registered and has a valid certificate to practice engineering issued under ORS 672.002 to 672.325. Each registered professional engineer shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State B…
No person shall practice land surveying in this state unless the person is registered and has a valid certificate to practice land surveying issued under ORS 672.002 to 672.325. Every registered professional land surveyor shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. Ever…
A person may not practice photogrammetric mapping in this state unless the person is registered and has a valid certificate to practice land surveying, engineering or photogrammetric mapping issued under ORS 672.002 to 672.325. A photogrammetrist shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering…
A person may not: Engage in the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping without having a valid certificate or permit to so practice issued in accordance with ORS 672.002 to 672.325. Falsely represent, by any means, that the person is authorized to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping. Present or attemp…
Subject to subsection (4) of this section, a registered professional land surveyor, or any employee or agent of the land surveyor, may enter on foot, where practicable, upon any land for the purpose of surveying or performing any survey work and may establish permanent survey monuments as allowed by rule of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and La…
Registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325 is not required for the following: The performance of work as an employee or a subordinate of a registered professional engineer if: The work does not include final engineering designs or decisions; The work is done under the supervision and control of and is verified by a registered professional engineer; and Th…
(Registration; Certificates)
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall issue certificates of registration as provided by ORS 672.002 to 672.325. All certificates shall be signed by the president and the administrator of the board and issued under the seal of the board. The board shall prescribe and furnish forms for applications for examinations and for certi…
As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a professional engineer, an applicant must: Except as provided in ORS 672.146, provide evidence of graduation in a college or university engineering program of four years or more approved by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying; Except as provided in ORS 672.103, pass, or p…
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may waive the fundamentals of engineering examination requirement for an applicant for registration under ORS 672.098 if the applicant has, for at least 25 years prior to the date of the registration application, held a registration or license to practice professional engineering in another stat…
For purposes of this section: “Essential facility” means Risk Category IV buildings and structures, as defined in “Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures,” Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. “Hazardous facility” means structures housing, supporting or containing sufficient quantities of toxic or explosive substances to be of dan…
Upon payment of the required fee, the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may without examination issue a temporary permit to a person to practice engineering in this state for a period not to exceed six months. A temporary permit may only be issued if the person has made application for registration and, in the judgment of the board,…
As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a professional land surveyor, an applicant must: Except as provided in ORS 672.146, provide evidence of graduation in a college or university land surveying or photogrammetric mapping program of four years or more approved by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying; Pass, or p…
As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a photogrammetrist, an applicant must: Except as provided in ORS 672.146, provide evidence of graduation in a college or university land surveying, photogrammetric mapping or other geomatics-based program of four years or more approved by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying…
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may issue a temporary permit to a person to practice photogrammetric mapping in this state, without an examination, for a period not to exceed six months. The board may not issue a temporary permit to the person more than once. The board may issue the temporary permit only if the person: Pays t…
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules for the consideration of work experience, education or other relevant matters as an alternative to degree requirements described in ORS 672.098, 672.126 or 672.136. The rules adopted by the board under this section shall include, but need not be limited to, provision for recogn…
As soon as practicable after the close of each examination administered by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, the board administrator shall notify each candidate of the result of the candidate’s examination.
If the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying specifies a new branch of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping for examination and registration under ORS 672.002 to 672.325, the board may issue a certificate to an individual in the new branch without examination if the individual: Is already registered as an engineer and…
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall establish fees by rule, including but not limited to fees for the following: Enrollment as an engineering intern. Enrollment as a land surveying intern. Examinations administered or approved by the board. Registration or renewal of a certificate of registration to practice as a profess…
Upon receipt of the required fee the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall issue to any applicant who has been certified as having passed an examination for registration a certificate.
Each certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall be numbered. A record of each certificate issued, and the number, shall be entered in the records of the board.
A certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to practice engineering shall specify the branch or branches of engineering in which the registrant is especially qualified. A certificate of registration issued by the board to practice land surveying or photogrammetric mapping may specify the branch of …
Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, all certificates expire one year after the date of their issue or renewal and become invalid on that date unless renewed. The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may vary the dates of certificate renewal by giving to the applicant written notice of the renewal date being assigned a…
Renewal of a certificate may be effected at any time prior to the renewal date by paying the required renewal fee to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the failure of a registrant to renew the certificate before the renewal date does not deprive the registrant of the right of renewal t…
A registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or photogrammetrist who has retired from the active practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping may, upon application and at the discretion of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, be exempted from payment of annual registration renewal…
(Discipline)
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may refuse to register an applicant if a court or administrative body in another state has found that the applicant violated a statute, rule, ethical standard or professional standard of that state through the commission or omission of an act that, if committed or omitted in this state, would be…
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue, restore or renew a certificate or permit, or may reprimand an individual enrolled as an intern or holding a certificate or permit: For violating any provision of ORS 672.045; For gross negligence, negligence or incompetence in the practice of engineering…
Proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a certificate, an enrollment or a permit may be initiated by filing with the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying written charges against the accused. The charges may be preferred by any person, or by the board on its own motion. The board shall fix a time and place for a hearing on the …
If the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying decides that a person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any activity that is or will be a violation of ORS 672.002 to 672.325, the board may institute a proceedings in an appropriate circuit court to restrain the activity or proposed activity. An injunction may be issued without proof of…
(State Board)
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472 for the purpose of carrying out ORS 672.002 to 672.325. The board shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Governor as follows: Two members shall be members of the general public. Two members shall be regist…
Upon the expiration of the term of any board member, the Governor shall appoint a person possessing the qualifications prescribed by ORS 672.240 as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to serve for a term of four years from July 1. Every member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor a…
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules: Establishing fees as provided in ORS 672.155 and late-payment charges under ORS 672.170. Providing a procedure for the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of certificates, enrollments and permits. Prescribing standards of professional conduct for professional enginee…
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall carefully investigate any complaints or information relating to violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325.
The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may inquire into the identity of any person claiming to be a registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or photogrammetrist and, after due service of a notice in writing, require the person to prove to the satisfaction of the board that the person is the person autho…
(Civil Penalties)
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any provision of ORS 672.002 to 672.325 or any rule adopted thereunder shall forfeit and pay to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying a civil penalty in an amount determined by the board of not more than $1,000 for each offense. Civil penalties under this sec…
GEOLOGISTS (Generally)
As used in ORS 672.505 to 672.705, unless the context requires otherwise: “Administrator” means the office as established by ORS 672.505 to 672.705. “Board” means State Board of Geologist Examiners. “Engineering geologist” means a person who applies geologic data, principles and interpretation to naturally occurring materials so that geologic factors affe…
ORS 672.505 to 672.705 are enacted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in a presently unregulated professional field. This action is necessary to safeguard the health and welfare and property of the people of Oregon. These safeguards are in the fields of geology as related to engineering, ground water, land use planning, mineral exploration and develop…
(Certificates of Registration)
No person, other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist or a subordinate under the direction of either, shall provide or prepare for the public practice of geology any geologic maps, plans, reports, or documents except as specifically exempted in ORS 672.535. No person shall publicly practice or offer to publicly practice ge…
The following persons are exempt from the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705: Persons engaged in teaching and conducting research in the science of geology in an accredited college or university, and students acting under their direction, but who are not engaged in the public practice of geology in this state; Officers and employees of the United States …
ORS 672.505 to 672.705 do not prohibit one or more geologists from practicing through the medium of a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. In a partnership or corporation whose primary activity consists of geological services, at least one partner or officer shall be a registered geologist. ORS 672.505 to 672.705 do not prevent or prohibit an i…
An application for registration as a geologist shall show the applicant’s education and a detailed summary of the geological work performed by the applicant. To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Have either: Graduated from an accredited college or university with a major in…
In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons also may be eligible for certification in a specialty. A specialty may be created by the State Board of Geologist Examiners by rule, with the rules to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitt…
The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall determine the scope, form and content of the examinations, provided for under ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who: Submits an application to the administrator; Pays the registration fee established under ORS 672.705; and In the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of ORS 672.505 to 672.705. The issuance of a certificate of registration b…
The State Board of Geologist Examiners may establish or approve programs of continuing education that contribute to the competency of geologists. The board may charge a fee for the programs of continuing education established by the board. The board may require completion of a program of continuing education established or approved under this section as a c…
A person who holds a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology, or a certificate of specialization, issued to the person by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia having licensing requirements comparable to Oregon, and who, in the opinion of the State Board of Geologist …
Each registrant, upon issuance of a certificate, shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Geologist Examiners, bearing the registrant’s name and the legend “registered geologist” or “certified specialty geologist.” All drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work as defined in ORS 672.505 to 672.70…
(State Board)
The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472 for the purpose of carrying out ORS 672.505 to 672.705. The board shall consist of four geologists and one public member, appointed by the Governor. Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States, and shall have been a …
The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall keep a public record of its proceedings. All official records of the board, or affidavits by the administrator as to the content of such records, shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein. The administrator shall make available, upon request and payment of actual cost, an annual ro…
All appeals from a decision of the State Board of Geologist Examiners, all documents or applications required by law to be filed with the board, and any notice or legal process to be served upon the board shall be filed with or served upon the administrator of the board. (Professional Conduct)
The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall cause to be prepared and shall adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be made known in writing to every registrant and applicant for registration under ORS 672.505 to 672.705. A copy of the code shall be provided to each successful applicant at the time of registration under ORS 672.585. The board may re…
Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, negligence, gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct against any registrant. Such charges shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the administrator of the State Board of Geologist Examiners.
The State Board of Geologist Examiners has the power to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the certificate of registration of any registrant or reprimand any registrant who is found to have been involved in: The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration; Any negligence, gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in the pr…
The State Board of Geologist Examiners may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked if the person: Submits a written application to the board showing good cause to justify the reissuance; and Demonstrates compliance with the continuing education requirements established under ORS 672.588. (Civil Penalties)
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person who violates any provision of ORS 672.515 to 672.705 or any rule adopted thereunder is subject to payment of a civil penalty to the State Board of Geologist Examiners in an amount of not more than $1,000 for each offense. Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745…
This state and its political subdivisions, such as a county, city or a legally constituted board, district, commission or authority, shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under ORS 672.505 to 672.705 or a firm employing a registered geologist.
In addition to any fees established by rule, the State Board of Geologist Examiners shall establish fees: For examination. For initial or renewal license. For initial or renewal certification in a specialty. For restoration of a license or certificate. For replacing a lost, destroyed or mutilated license or certificate. For initial or renewal certifica…
CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Violation of any provision of ORS 672.045 is a Class A misdemeanor. Notwithstanding ORS 131.105 to 131.155, prosecution for violation of ORS 672.045 may be commenced within two years after discovery of the offense, but in no case shall the period of limitation otherwise applicable be extended by more than 10 years. Violation of any provision of ORS 672.525…