It shall be unlawful for any person to practice publicly or offer to practice publicly geology in this state, as defined in this chapter, or to use in connection with his name or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a registered geologist unless such person has been duly registered or exempted under this chapter. The right to engage in the practice of geology shall be deemed a personal right, based on the qualifications of the individual as evidenced by his certificate of registration, and shall not be transferable.
(Code 1933, § 84-2104A, enacted by Ga. L. 1975, p. 163, § 1.)
Cross references.- False or fraudulent advertising, § 10-1-420 et seq.
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- Single or isolated transactions as falling within provisions of commercial or occupational licensing requirements, 93 A.L.R.2d 90.
Recovery back of money paid to unlicensed person required by law to have occupational or business license or permit to make contract, 74 A.L.R.3d 637.