The practice of professional geology in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and well-being of its citizens and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared that the practice of professional geology, as defined in this Act, merits the confidence of the public, and that only qualified persons shall be authorized to engage in the practice of professional geology in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out this purpose.
225 ILCS 745/10
Declaration of public policy
Known as the Professional Geologist Licensing Act
The act spans §§ 225-745-1 to 225-745-95 (46 sections).
P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.