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Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-36-107: Sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations - Construction of chapter with other related professions

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  1. TN Code
  2. Title 62
  3. Chapter 36

(a) A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation that provides geological services as its primary activity may engage in the practice of geology; provided, that at least one (1) principal or officer is in responsible charge of the activity and is a licensed professional geologist. A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation whose primary activity is other than the practice of geology may offer geological services; provided, that a licensed professional geologist is in responsible charge of the activity. The exemptions of § 62-36-106 shall apply to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. (b) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect: (1) The practice of any profession or trade related to geology for which a license or registration is required under any other law of this state; provided, that the work is permitted under the applicable licensing or registration law; (2) The right of licensed professional engineers to lawfully practice foundation engineering, geotechnical engineering, soils mechanics or other professional engineering as provided by chapter 2 of this title; or (3) Registered architects lawfully practicing architecture as provided by chapter 2 of this title. Acts 2007 , ch. 495, § 8.

(a) A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation that provides geological services as its primary activity may engage in the practice of geology; provided, that at least one (1) principal or officer is in responsible charge of the activity and is a licensed professional geologist. A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation whose primary activity is other than the practice of geology may offer geological services; provided, that a licensed professional geologist is in responsible charge of the activity. The exemptions of § 62-36-106 shall apply to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.

(b) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect: (1) The practice of any profession or trade related to geology for which a license or registration is required under any other law of this state; provided, that the work is permitted under the applicable licensing or registration law; (2) The right of licensed professional engineers to lawfully practice foundation engineering, geotechnical engineering, soils mechanics or other professional engineering as provided by chapter 2 of this title; or (3) Registered architects lawfully practicing architecture as provided by chapter 2 of this title.

(1) The practice of any profession or trade related to geology for which a license or registration is required under any other law of this state; provided, that the work is permitted under the applicable licensing or registration law;

(2) The right of licensed professional engineers to lawfully practice foundation engineering, geotechnical engineering, soils mechanics or other professional engineering as provided by chapter 2 of this title; or

(3) Registered architects lawfully practicing architecture as provided by chapter 2 of this title.

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