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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 12.5Art. 3§ 7830 Geologist Title And Seal Use

§ 7830 Geologist Title And Seal Use

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§ 7830 Geologist Title And Seal Use

Key Takeaways

  • •Only licensed geologists can stamp or seal official geology documents.
  • •You can't call yourself a 'professional geologist' unless you have the proper license.
  • •Using a fake geologist title or stamp is against the law.

Example

Someone who is not a licensed geologist stamps a report with a fake geologist seal.

This person is breaking the law because only licensed geologists can stamp or seal official documents.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7830 Geologist Title And Seal Use

It is unlawful for anyone other than a geologist licensed under this chapter to stamp or seal any plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a professional geologist or licensed certified specialty geologist, or to use in any manner the title “professional geologist” or the title of any licensed certified specialty geologist, or any combination of the words and phrases or abbreviations thereof, unless licensed, or licensed and certified, under this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 630, Sec. 7. (AB 1522) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

professional geologistportlicensecombination

Related Statutes

  • § 7830.1 Geophysicist Title And Seal Use
  • § 7831 Expired Certificate Sealing Ban
  • § 7835 Geologist Document Preparation Requirements
  • § 7835.1 Geophysics Document Preparation Requirements
  • § 7837 Geologist Subordinate Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7830.
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