04-131 Code Vt. R. 04-030-131-X - CODE OF ETHICS - BOARD OF LAND SURVEYORS

The board adopts the following code of ethics. The board may take appropriate disciplinary action for violations of the code.

It shall be inconsistent with honorable and proper practice for a land surveyor to:

(1) Act for his client or employer in professional matters other than as a faithful agent or trustee, or to accept any remuneration other than the stated recompense for services rendered;

(2) Attempt to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects or business of another surveyor;

(3) Review the work of a fellow practitioner for the same client, except with the knowledge of the practitioner, unless his or her connection with the work has been terminated; and

(4) Disclose information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of clients or employers without their consent.

Notes

04-131 Code Vt. R. 04-030-131-X

Effective Date: July 5, 1985 (Secretary of State Rule Log #85-40)
* Formerly Rule No. 04 049 002. This rule has not been changed. It has been renumbered and relocated to insure that all rules issued under this Office are properly and uniformly numbered.

Statutory Authority: Not Available