| (a) The practice of the land surveying profession is
essential to the orderly use of our physical environment, and the
technical work resultant thereof has important effects on the welfare,
property, economy, and security of the public; therefore, the practice
of professional land surveying shall be conducted with the highest
degree of ethical standards.
(b) Registration holders having knowledge of any alleged
violation of the Act and/or board rules shall cooperate with the board
in furnishing such information or assistance as may be required.
(c) A registration holder shall respond to the board
in writing to all written requests for information regarding all inquiries
under the jurisdiction of the board no later than 21 days of receipt
or by the date specified in board correspondence. A registration holder
shall fully comply with final decisions and orders of the board. Failure
to comply with these matters will constitute a separate offense of
misconduct and will subject the registration holder to any of the
penalties provided under §1001.451(2), (3), or (4) and §1001.501.
(d) Any registration holder who directly or indirectly
enters into any contract, arrangement, plan, or scheme with any person,
firm, partnership, association, or corporation or other business entity
which in any manner results in a violation of §138.77 of this
title (relating to Firm Registration Compliance) shall be subject
to legal and disciplinary actions provided under §1001.451(2),
(3), or (4) and §1001.501. Professional surveyors shall perform
or directly supervise the surveying work of any subordinates as characterized
in §131.2 of this title (relating to Definitions). Under no circumstances
shall surveyors work in a part-time arrangement with a firm not otherwise
in full compliance with §138.77 of this chapter in a manner that
could enable such firm to offer or perform professional surveying
services.
(e) A registered professional land surveyor may offer
or perform surveying services on a full or part-time basis as a firm
or other business entity if registered pursuant to the requirements
of Chapter 136 of this title (Relating to Firm Registration).
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