# Idaho Code § 54-2801: 54-2801 SHORT TITLE — DECLARATION OF POLICY

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## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 54-2801
- **Heading:** 54-2801 SHORT TITLE — DECLARATION OF POLICY
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 28 / Section 54-2801

## Text

54-2801. Short title — Declaration of policy. (1) This chapter shall be known as the "Idaho Professional Geologists Act."

(2) In order to safeguard life, health, and property, and to promote the public welfare, the practice of geology in this state is hereby declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice, or offer to practice, geology for others in this state, as defined in the provisions of 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 geologist, unless such person has been duly registered or is otherwise exempted under the provisions of 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 the certificate of registration, and shall not be transferable.

History:

[54-2801, added 1971, ch. 137, sec. 1, p. 576; am. 2008, ch. 249, sec. 1, p. 731.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 54-2801 54-2801 SHORT TITLE — DECLARATION OF POLICY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2801.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2802 54-2802 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2802.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2803 54-2803 STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS — CREATION — TERMS OF MEMBERS — OATH.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2803.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2804 54-2804 QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2804.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2805 54-2805 COMPENSATION FOR BOARD MEMBERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2805.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2806 54-2806 VACANCIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2806.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2807 54-2807 BOARD MEETINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2807.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2808 54-2808 POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2808.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2809 54-2809 FINANCES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2809.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2812 54-2812 QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2812.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2813 54-2813 APPLICATION FORMS — APPLICATION FEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2813.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2814 54-2814 EXAMINATION AND FEE — TIME AND PLACE — SCOPE — REEXAMINATION — REEXAMINATION FEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2814.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2815 54-2815 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION — CERTIFICATE FEE — SIGNING OF WORK — SEAL — INVALID AFFIXATIONS UNLAWFUL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2815.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-2816 54-2816 EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATE — RENEWAL — RENEWAL FEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C28_S54-2816.md)

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