5698-S AMS DELV BUCK 372

SSB 5698 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-4089.3/10) 108

By Senator Delvin

    On page 4, line 23 of the amendment, after "soil scientist," insert "or"

    On page 4, beginning on line 23 of the amendment, after "wetland scientist" strike all material through "chapter" on line 26

    On page 5, beginning on line 3 of the amendment after "Sec.4." strike all material through "negligence." on line 5 and insert "Whether a person or entity retains the services of persons certified under this chapter to provide analysis or advice on soil science or wetland science is not admissible in an action for damages or negligence nor shall it be evidence of noncompliance in an action by state, local, or federal governments to enforce an order or regulation."

EFFECT:   Removes the provision making it unlawful to use a title conveying the impression that the person is a state-certified soil scientist or state-certified wetland scientist unless the person has received the appropriate certification under this chapter.

Whether a person retains a certified soil or wetland scientist to provide analysis or advice is not admissible in an action for damages or negligence and is not evidence of noncompliance in an action by state, local, or federal governments to enforce an order or regulation. 

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