§ 3060. Substantial Relationship Criteria.

For the purpose of denial, suspension, or revocation of the registration of a geologist, specialty geologist, geophysicists or specialty geophysicists pursuant to Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475) of the Business and Professions Code, a crime or act shall be considered substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a geologist, specialty geologist, geophysicists or specialty geophysicists if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of such geologist or geophysicists to perform the functions authorized by his registration in a manner consistent with the public health, safety or welfare. Such crimes or acts shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Any violation of the provisions of Chapter 12.5 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY

1. New Article 5 (Section 3060) filed 1-24-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 4).

2. Repealer and new section filed 6-13-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 24).

3. Amendment of NOTE filed 6-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 27).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 481 and 7818, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 481, 490, and 7860, Business and Professions Code.