This chapter must not be construed to prevent or affect: (1) Persons engaged solely in teaching soil science or engaged solely in soil science research. (2) Officers and employees of the United States, the State, and units of local government who practice soil science solely in the capacity of their office or employment. (3) Officers and employees of companies engaged in the practice of soil science, when the officers and employees practice soil science solely in the capacity of their employment and who do not offer their services to the public for hire. (4) The work of an employee or subordinate of a person holding a Professional Soil Classifier license under this chapter provided this work does not include final soil classifying decisions and is done under the supervision of and verified by a person holding a Professional Soil Classifier license. (5) A professional wetlands specialist who applies soil science to make wetland delineations or determinations. (6) A person who conducts soil sampling solely for the purpose of determining plant nutrient and lime application rates for gardening and for agricultural, horticultural, silvicultural, or related purposes. (7) A person who practices another licensed trade or profession within the scope of that license. Editor's Note Prior Laws: 1962 Code SECTION 56-1546.54; 1974 (58) 2828; 1989 Act No. 99, SECTION 4; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 946; 1976 Code SECTION 40-65-240. Effect of Amendment The 2012 amendment rewrote the section.
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