ORS 672.535: Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
The following persons are exempt from the provisions of ORS 672.505 to 672.705: (1) 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; (2) Officers and employees of the United States of America, practicing solely as such officers or employees; or (3) A subordinate to a geologist registered under ORS 672.505 to 672.705 insofar as the subordinate acts solely in such capacity. This exemption, however, does not permit any such subordinate to practice geology for others or use the title “registered geologist.” [1977 c.612 §4]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 809-001-0005: Model Rules of Procedure — implements
- OAR 809-001-0005: Model Rules of Procedure — authority
- OAR 809-003-0000: Definitions — implements
- OAR 809-015-0020: Reissuance of Revoked Registration — implements
- OAR 809-030-0025: Qualifications for Geologist Fundamentals Examination and Certification as a Geologist-in-Training — implements
- OAR 809-050-0000: Use of Seal — implements
- OAR 809-050-0010: Qualifications for Cooperative Registration or Temporary Permits — implements
- OAR 809-060-0001: Appointment of Board Members — implements
- OAR 809-060-0002: Vacancies — implements
- OAR 809-060-0003: Qualifications for Membership on the Board — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 672.505 — resolved
- 672.705 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 672.525: Geologist registration; public practice of geology.
- OAR 340-071-0520: Large Systems
- OAR 809-030-0015: Qualifications for Geologist Practice Examination and Geologist Registration
- OAR 809-030-0020: Qualifications for Engineering Geologist Examination and Certification as an Engineering Geologist
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.html