Section 120. Conflicts of interest  


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  • A certified professional geologist shall not:

    1. Accept any work on any project or other professional engagement when a duty to a client or to the public would conflict with his personal interest or the interest of another client, unless immediate disclosure of all material facts of the conflict is made to each client related to the project or engagement.

    2. Accept compensation for services related to the same project or professional engagement from more than one party without making prior full disclosure to all parties involved.

    3. Offer, either directly or indirectly, any commission, political contribution, or other consideration in seeking work except to secure a salaried position through employment agencies.

Historical Notes

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-201 of the Code of Virginia.

Former 18VAC70-20-120 derived from VR335-01-2 § 3.3, eff. February 1, 1988; amended, Volume 07, Issue 13, eff. April 24, 1991; Volume 11, Issue 06, eff. February 1, 1995; amended and renumbered as 18VAC145-40-120, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 23, eff. August 15, 2012.