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Julie Marshall
Registered Environmental Assessor (REA)
The Board for Geologists and Geophysicists (Board) issued a Citation and Fine of $2,500 on September 22, 2005 to Ms. Julie Marshall for violation of sections 7832 and 7872(a) of the Business and Professions Code (unlicensed practice of geology).
Ms. Julie Marshall prepared a letter report entitled "Permit # LMON102873 Request for Modification of Permit for Four Borings to Groundwater FF Kearney Mesa LLC, 3540 Aero Court, San Diego, California", dated July 13, 2005, signed as "Julie Welch Marshall, REA II, Senior Associate" and subsequently submitted to the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health on July 14, 2005.
The aforementioned letter report signed by Ms. Julie Marshall, demonstrates that she conducted analyses and made interpretations, conclusions and recommendations constituting geologic practice in the State of California. Consequently, Ms. Marshall violated Business and Professions Code section 7832 and 7872(a) when she engaged in the practice of geology, interpreted the site geology, interpreted geologic datum, and made recommendations based on geologic interpretations.1 These violations constitute grounds for disciplinary action under Business and Professions Code section 7832 and 7872(a) (unlicensed practice of geology).
In accordance with section 125.9(d) of the Business and Professions Code payment of the fine does not constitute admission of the violation charged and represents satisfactory resolution of the matter. Ms. Marshall agreed to pay the fine and the case was closed on October 25, 2005.
1 Pursuant to CCR Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections 19041(e) of the Registered Environmental Assessor (REA) program regulations which state "... if other registered professional perform engineering, geologic or other professional services which are included in, or form the basis of the report or opinion, the signature and registration number of each shall be included in the report or opinion." (emphasis added)
