Malaysia legislation
Section 23
Section 23
(a)
practise, carry on business or take up employment as a geologist;
(b)
hold himself out as a geologist under any name, style or title—
(i)
bearing the words “professional geologist”,
“geologist” or the equivalent to it in any other language; or
(ii)
bearing any other word in any language that may reasonably be construed to imply that he is a professional geologist or a geologist;
(c)
be entitled to describe himself as a “professional geologist”
and to use the abbreviation “P.Geol.” after his name or in any way in association with his name;
Act 689
(d)
use or display any sign, board, card or other device representing or implying that he is a professional geologist or a geologist; or
(e)
be entitled to recover in any court any fee, charge, remuneration or any other form of consideration for any geological services rendered.
(2)
A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.
Exception in respect of registered graduate geologist