Section Soil 304.04 - Soil Scientist Seal(a) Upon issuance by the OPLC of a certificate to an applicant as a certified soil scientist, the certificate holder shall acquire an impression type seal or rubber stamp of the design. This seal shall bear the certificate holder's name and number as shown on the certificate. Figure 3.1 Seal/Stamp
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(b) The seal shall consist of 2 concentric circles, the outer circle having a diameter of 1.6 inches and an inner circle having a diameter of 1.4 inches. In the space between the 2 circles there shall be the words "State of New Hampshire" at the top of the circle and the words "Certified Soil Scientist" at the bottom of the circle. In the space inside the inner circle a tile spade shall be depicted horizontally and centered. Below the image of the tile spade shall appear the certificate number of the soil scientist. Above the image of the tile spade shall appear the soil scientist's name.(c) All papers or documents involving the practice of soil science under this chapter when filed for public record, shall be dated and bear the signature and seal of the certified soil scientist who prepared or had responsibility for and approved them. It shall be a violation of these rules and RSA 310-A:95 for the certified soil scientist to stamp or seal any documents with their seal after the certificate has expired. It shall be a violation of these rules and RSA 310-A:95 for the certified soil scientist to stamp or seal any document not prepared by them personally or under their direct supervision.N.H. Admin. Code § Soil 304.04
#6881, eff 11-13-98; ss by 8621, eff 5-2-06; ss and renumbered by #9886-A, eff 3-11-11 (formerly Soil 305.04 )
Amended by Number 32, Filed August 8, 2024, Proposed by #14019, Effective 9/6/2024, Expires 9/6/2034 (formerly Soil 304.03) (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Soil 300).