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Teri Jo Barber
American Institute of Hydrology Number PH# 00H-1535
The Board for Geologists and Geophysicists (Board) issued a citation and fine of $2,500.00 to Terri Jo Barber for violation of section 7872(a) (Bus. & Prof. Code §7872(a), practice of geology without legal authority) of the Business and Professions Code (Geologist and Geophysicist Act). According to Board records, Terri Jo Barber was at all times relevant not licensed by the Board as a Professional Geologist (PG), Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) or a licensed Civil Engineer (RCE).
The citation was issued to Teri Jo Barber for unlicensed practice of geology for signing a report making geologic interpretations. Terri Jo Barber prepared a report entitled "A Sanitary Survey of Greenwood Creek", dated October 7, 2002, signed and sealed as Terri Jo Barber, PH# 00H-1535, and submitted to the Elk County Water District.
The aforementioned report prepared and certified by Terri Jo Barber, Professional Hydrologist with American Institute of Hydrology, PH# 00H-1535, demonstrate that she conducted analyses and made interpretations, conclusions and recommendations constituting geologic practice in the State of California. Consequently, Terri Jo Barber violated Business and Professions Code section 7872(a) when she engaged in the practice of geology, interpreted the site geology, interpreted geologic datum, and made recommendations based on geologic interpretations.
In accordance with section 125.9(d) of the Business and Professions Code which specifies that payment of the fine does not constitute admission of the violation charged and represents satisfactory resolution of the matter, Teri Jo Barber agreed to pay the fine and the case was closed on May 13, 2005. Teri Jo Barber stated that she intends to certify her professional geologic work product through taking and passing the next available Professional Geologist examination.
