2019 Tennessee Code
Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades
Chapter 36 - Geologist Licensure Act of 2007
§ 62-36-107. Sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations -- Construction of chapter with other related professions.
(a) A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation that provides geological services as its primary activity may engage in the practice of geology; provided, that at least one (1) principal or officer is in responsible charge of the activity and is a licensed professional geologist. A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation whose primary activity is other than the practice of geology may offer geological services; provided, that a licensed professional geologist is in responsible charge of the activity. The exemptions of § 62-36-106 shall apply to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
(b) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect:
(1) The practice of any profession or trade related to geology for which a license or registration is required under any other law of this state; provided, that the work is permitted under the applicable licensing or registration law;
(2) The right of licensed professional engineers to lawfully practice foundation engineering, geotechnical engineering, soils mechanics or other professional engineering as provided by chapter 2 of this title; or
(3) Registered architects lawfully practicing architecture as provided by chapter 2 of this title.
