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Jordan Wilby
The Board for Geologists and Geophysicists (Board) issued a citation and fine of $2,500.00 to Jordan Wilby 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, Jordan Wilby was at all times relevant not licensed by the Board as a Professional Geologist (PG).
Jordan Wilby prepared a report entitled "Phase II Environmental Site Assessment", dated September 15, 2003, signed as Jordan Wilby, Staff Environmental Scientist and subsequently submitted to the County of San Diego. The aforementioned report demonstrates that Mr. Wilby conducted analyses and made interpretations, conclusions and recommendations constituting geologic practice in the State of California. Consequently, Mr. Wilby violated Business and Professions Code section 7832 and 7872(a) when he 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, Jordan Wilby agreed to pay the fine and the case was closed on July 15, 2005.
