KRS 322A.010: Definitions for chapter.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Geology" means the science which treats the earth as a whole; the investigation,

analysis, classification, and location of the rocks and other materials which compose

the earth's crust; t he study of minerals, gases, and liquids composing and contained

within the earth's crust; and the study of geologic materials and processes;

(2) "Geologist" means a person who is qualified by reason of his or her knowledge of

the principles of geology, ac quired by professional education and practical

experience, to engage in the public practice of geology;

(3) "Public practice of geology" means the performance of service to the public in

connection with the geological description, location, or evaluation o f earth

materials, liquids, and gases and the natural processes acting upon them. The

"public practice of geology" does not include:

(a) The practice of engineering or land surveying as defined in KRS Chapter 322;

or

(b) Design recommendations, design, or plans related to the practice of

engineering or land surveying as defined in KRS Chapter 322;

(4) "Registered geologist" means a person who is registered as a geologist under the

provisions of this chapter;

(5) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Registration for Professional Geologists; and

(6) "Geologist-in-training" means an individual who has met the academic

qualifications established by the board, who has successfully passed a written

examination approved by the board demonstrating knowledge of the fu ndamentals

of geology, and who has been enrolled by the board as a geologist-in-training.