Malaysia legislation
Section 22
Section 22
(2)
A foreign geologist may be considered for registration as a registered foreign geologist if he satisfies the Board that—
(a)
he possesses the necessary qualifications that are recognized for the practice of geology as a professional geologist in the country where he normally practices; and
(b)
he possesses the necessary expertise.
(3)
The Chairman may, with the concurrence in writing of at least two-thirds of the members of the Board, in writing approve the registration of any foreign geologist.
(4)
The Chairman may, in approving the registration under subsection (3), impose such conditions or restrictions as he considers fit.
(5)
The Chairman may approve the registration of a foreign geologist for such period not exceeding one calendar year and may renew the registration in accordance with subsection (3) as he considers fit.
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(6)
The Chairman shall notify the foreign geologist of the decision of the Board within ninety days of the receipt of the application.
(7)
Without prejudice to section 33, the Chairman may, with the concurrence in writing of at least two-thirds of the members of the Board, revoke the registration of a registered foreign geologist by a written notice served on the foreign geologist without assigning any reason for the revocation.
(8)
Upon the revocation of the registration of a registered foreign geologist under subsection (7), the foreign geologist concerned shall cease to exercise any right or privilege accorded to him under this Act but he shall be entitled to recover in any court any fee, charge, remuneration or any other form of consideration for services rendered by him before the date of receipt of the notice from the Chairman revoking the registration.
Restrictions on non-registered professional geologist