Senate Bill S3810

Signed By Governor
2013-2014 Legislative Session

Establishes the profession of geology; provides for professional licensing for geologists; repealer

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  • Introduced
    • In Committee Assembly
    • In Committee Senate
    • On Floor Calendar Assembly
    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed By Governor

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2013-S3810 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A4753
Law Section:
Education Law
Laws Affected:
Amd Ed L, generally; amd §§1501, 1503, 1504, 1516, 1526 & 1529, BC L; rpld §12, Chap 555 of 2011; amd §§1203, 1207, 1301 & 1302, Lim Lil L; amd §§2, 121-1500 & 121-1502, Partn L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2009-2010: S2784
2011-2012: S2406, A4319

2013-S3810 - Summary

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the profession of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a licensed geologist; regulates the practice of such profession

2013-S3810 - Sponsor Memo

2013-S3810 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  3810

                       2013-2014 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 21, 2013
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  MARCELLINO  -- read twice and ordered printed, and
  when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education

AN ACT to amend the education law, the  business  corporation  law,  the
  limited  liability company law and the partnership law, in relation to
  providing for the licensing of the profession of geology

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.   The article heading of article 145 of the education law,
as added by chapter 987 of the laws of  1971,  is  amended  to  read  as
follows:
                    ENGINEERING [AND], LAND SURVEYING
                               AND GEOLOGY
  S 2. Section 7200 of the education law, as added by chapter 987 of the
laws of 1971, is amended to read as follows:
  S 7200. Introduction.    This  article  applies  to the professions of
engineering [and], land surveying AND GEOLOGY.  The  general  provisions
for  all  professions  contained  in  article one hundred thirty of this
title apply to this article.
  S 3. The education law is amended by adding three new sections 7204-a,
7204-b and 7206-b to read as follows:
  S 7204-A. DEFINITION OF THE PROFESSION OF GEOLOGY. GEOLOGY IS  DEFINED
AS  THE  PERFORMANCE OF GEOLOGY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RESEARCH-
ING, INVESTIGATING, CONSULTING AND GEOLOGICAL  MAPPING,  DESCRIBING  THE
NATURAL  PROCESSES  THAT  ACT UPON THE EARTH'S MATERIALS, PREDICTING THE
PROBABLE  OCCURRENCE  OF  NATURAL  RESOURCES,  PREDICTING  AND  LOCATING
NATURAL  OR  HUMAN-INDUCED PHENOMENA WHICH MAY BE USEFUL OR HAZARDOUS TO
HUMANKIND  AND  RECOGNIZING,  DETERMINING  AND   EVALUATING   GEOLOGICAL
FACTORS,  AND  THE INSPECTION AND PERFORMANCE OF GEOLOGICAL WORK AND THE
RESPONSIBLE SUPERVISION THEREOF IN FURTHERANCE OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND
WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT GEOLOGICAL MAPPING  SHALL

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD08800-01-3

              

2013-S3810A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A4753
Law Section:
Education Law
Laws Affected:
Amd Ed L, generally; amd §§1501, 1503, 1504, 1516, 1526 & 1529, BC L; rpld §12, Chap 555 of 2011; amd §§1203, 1207, 1301 & 1302, Lim Lil L; amd §§2, 121-1500 & 121-1502, Partn L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2009-2010: S2784
2011-2012: S2406, A4319

2013-S3810A - Summary

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the profession of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a licensed geologist; regulates the practice of such profession

2013-S3810A - Sponsor Memo

2013-S3810A - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 3810--A

                       2013-2014 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 21, 2013
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  MARCELLINO  -- read twice and ordered printed, and
  when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher  Education  --
  reported  favorably from said committee and committed to the Committee
  on Finance -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as
  amended and recommitted to said committee

AN ACT to amend the education law, the  business  corporation  law,  the
  limited  liability company law and the partnership law, in relation to
  providing for the licensing of  the  profession  of  geology;  and  to
  repeal  section  12  of  chapter 550 of the laws of 2011, amending the
  business corporation law and the  education  law  relating  to  design
  professional service corporations

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1.  The article heading of article 145 of the  education  law,
as  added  by  chapter  987  of  the laws of 1971, is amended to read as
follows:
                    ENGINEERING [AND], LAND SURVEYING
                               AND GEOLOGY
  S 2. Section 7200 of the education law, as added by chapter 987 of the
laws of 1971, is amended to read as follows:
  S 7200. Introduction.   This article applies  to  the  professions  of
engineering  [and],  land  surveying AND GEOLOGY. The general provisions
for all professions contained in article  one  hundred  thirty  of  this
title apply to this article.
  S 3. The education law is amended by adding three new sections 7204-a,
7204-b and 7206-b to read as follows:
  S  7204-A. DEFINITION OF THE PROFESSION OF GEOLOGY. GEOLOGY IS DEFINED
AS THE PERFORMANCE OF GEOLOGY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED  TO,  RESEARCH-
ING,  INVESTIGATING,  CONSULTING  AND GEOLOGICAL MAPPING, DESCRIBING THE
NATURAL PROCESSES THAT ACT UPON THE EARTH'S  MATERIALS,  PREDICTING  THE
PROBABLE  OCCURRENCE  OF  NATURAL  RESOURCES,  PREDICTING  AND  LOCATING

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD08800-03-3
              

2013-S3810B - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A4753
Law Section:
Education Law
Laws Affected:
Amd Ed L, generally; amd §§1501, 1503, 1504, 1516, 1526 & 1529, BC L; rpld §12, Chap 555 of 2011; amd §§1203, 1207, 1301 & 1302, Lim Lil L; amd §§2, 121-1500 & 121-1502, Partn L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2009-2010: S2784
2011-2012: S2406, A4319

2013-S3810B - Summary

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the profession of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a licensed geologist; regulates the practice of such profession

2013-S3810B - Sponsor Memo

2013-S3810B - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 3810--B

                       2013-2014 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 21, 2013
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  MARCELLINO  -- read twice and ordered printed, and
  when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher  Education  --
  reported  favorably from said committee and committed to the Committee
  on Finance -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as
  amended and recommitted to said  committee  --  committee  discharged,
  bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted  as amended and recommitted to said
  committee

AN ACT to amend the education law, the  business  corporation  law,  the
  limited  liability company law and the partnership law, in relation to
  providing for the licensing of  the  profession  of  geology;  and  to
  repeal  section  12  of  chapter 550 of the laws of 2011, amending the
  business corporation law and the  education  law  relating  to  design
  professional service corporations

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1.  The article heading of article 145 of the  education  law,
as  added  by  chapter  987  of  the laws of 1971, is amended to read as
follows:
                    ENGINEERING [AND], LAND SURVEYING
                               AND GEOLOGY
  S 2. Section 7200 of the education law, as added by chapter 987 of the
laws of 1971, is amended to read as follows:
  S 7200. Introduction.   This article applies  to  the  professions  of
engineering  [and],  land  surveying AND GEOLOGY. The general provisions
for all professions contained in article  one  hundred  thirty  of  this
title apply to this article.
  S 3. The education law is amended by adding three new sections 7204-a,
7204-b and 7206-b to read as follows:
  S 7204-A. DEFINITION OF THE PROFESSION OF GEOLOGY. THE PRACTICE OF THE
PROFESSION OF GEOLOGY IS DEFINED AS PERFORMING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SUCH
AS   RESEARCHING,  INVESTIGATING,  CONSULTING  AND  GEOLOGICAL  MAPPING,

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD08800-05-3
              

2013-S3810C - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A4753
Law Section:
Education Law
Laws Affected:
Amd Ed L, generally; amd §§1501, 1503, 1504, 1516, 1526 & 1529, BC L; rpld §12, Chap 555 of 2011; amd §§1203, 1207, 1301 & 1302, Lim Lil L; amd §§2, 121-1500 & 121-1502, Partn L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2009-2010: S2784
2011-2012: S2406, A4319

2013-S3810C - Summary

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the profession of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a licensed geologist; regulates the practice of such profession

2013-S3810C - Sponsor Memo

2013-S3810C - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 3810--C

                       2013-2014 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 21, 2013
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  MARCELLINO  -- read twice and ordered printed, and
  when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher  Education  --
  reported  favorably from said committee and committed to the Committee
  on Finance -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as
  amended and recommitted to said  committee  --  committee  discharged,
  bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted  as amended and recommitted to said
  committee -- recommitted to  the  Committee  on  Higher  Education  in
  accordance  with  Senate  Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill
  amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  commit-
  tee

AN  ACT  to  amend  the education law, the business corporation law, the
  limited liability company law and the partnership law, in relation  to
  providing  for  the  licensing  of  the  profession of geology; and to
  repeal section 12 of chapter 550 of the laws  of  2011,  amending  the
  business  corporation  law  and  the  education law relating to design
  professional service corporations

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.   The article heading of article 145 of the education law,
as added by chapter 987 of the laws of  1971,  is  amended  to  read  as
follows:
                    ENGINEERING [AND], LAND SURVEYING
                               AND GEOLOGY
  S 2. Section 7200 of the education law, as added by chapter 987 of the
laws of 1971, is amended to read as follows:
  S 7200. Introduction.    This  article  applies  to the professions of
engineering [and], land surveying AND GEOLOGY.  The  general  provisions
for  all  professions  contained  in  article one hundred thirty of this
title apply to this article.
  S 3. The education law is amended by adding three new sections 7204-a,
7204-b and 7206-b to read as follows:

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD08800-08-4
              

2013-S3810D (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A4753
Law Section:
Education Law
Laws Affected:
Amd Ed L, generally; amd §§1501, 1503, 1504, 1516, 1526 & 1529, BC L; rpld §12, Chap 555 of 2011; amd §§1203, 1207, 1301 & 1302, Lim Lil L; amd §§2, 121-1500 & 121-1502, Partn L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:
2009-2010: S2784
2011-2012: S2406, A4319

2013-S3810D (ACTIVE) - Summary

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the profession of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a licensed geologist; regulates the practice of such profession

2013-S3810D (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2013-S3810D (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 3810--D

                       2013-2014 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                            February 21, 2013
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  MARCELLINO  -- read twice and ordered printed, and
  when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher  Education  --
  reported  favorably from said committee and committed to the Committee
  on Finance -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as
  amended and recommitted to said  committee  --  committee  discharged,
  bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted  as amended and recommitted to said
  committee -- recommitted to  the  Committee  on  Higher  Education  in
  accordance  with  Senate  Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill
  amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said  commit-
  tee  --  reported  favorably  from said committee and committed to the
  Committee on Finance -- committee discharged,  bill  amended,  ordered
  reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee

AN  ACT  to  amend  the education law, the business corporation law, the
  limited liability company law and the partnership law, in relation  to
  providing  for  the  licensing  of  the  profession of geology; and to
  repeal section 12 of chapter 550 of the laws  of  2011,  amending  the
  business  corporation  law  and  the  education law relating to design
  professional service corporations

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.   The article heading of article 145 of the education law,
as added by chapter 987 of the laws of  1971,  is  amended  to  read  as
follows:
                    ENGINEERING [AND], LAND SURVEYING
                               AND GEOLOGY
  S 2. Section 7200 of the education law, as added by chapter 987 of the
laws of 1971, is amended to read as follows:
  S 7200. Introduction.    This  article  applies  to the professions of
engineering [and], land surveying AND GEOLOGY.  The  general  provisions
for  all  professions  contained  in  article one hundred thirty of this
title apply to this article.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD08800-10-4
              

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