Section Geo 102.01 - Terms UsedAs used in these rules, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(a) "Licensed professional geologist" means, "licensedprofessional geologist" as defined in RSA 310-A:118, IV namely "a person who, by reason of advanced knowledge of geology and the supporting physical and life sciences, acquired by education and experience, is technically and legally qualified to engage in the practice of geology as defined in this section and has successfully passed the examination as may be required in this subdivision and who is licensed by the board or otherwise authorized by this subdivision to engage in the practice of the profession of geology."(b) "Practice of the profession of geology" means, "practice of the profession" of geology as defined in RSA 310-A:118, V, namely"the performance of work defined as geology in this subdivision including, but not limited to researching, investigating, consulting, 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 man-induced phenomena which may be useful or hazardous to mankind 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 and the environment. The term shall not include the application of geologic information in the identification or determination of engineered solutions to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment. The term shall not include the practice of engineering, land surveying, architecture, soil science or wetland science for which separate licensure or certification is required."(c) "Board" means the New Hampshire board of professional geologists created by RSA 310-A:118.(d) "Board administrator" means the board's staff director, a person with delegated authority to perform administrative and clerical functions for the board.N.H. Admin. Code § Geo 102.01