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 Wisconsin Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017)
 Agency GHSS. Examining Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists
 Chapter 1. General Requirements And Procedures

  Section 1.03. Licensure seals.  

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    (1)  Each professional geologist, hydrologist and soil scientist shall obtain a seal that complies with board specifications for licensure seals. The overall diameter may not be less than 1 5/8 inches nor more than 2 inches. Each seal shall include the licensee's name, license or permit number and city.
    (2)  The following designs for licensure seals have been approved: [Designs not included. See the seal design set forth at s. A-E 2.02 ]
    (3)  A rubber stamp, identical in size, design and content to a board-approved seal, may be used as a substitute for a licensure seal.
    (4)  Each sheet of plans, drawings, documents, specifications and reports for professional geology, hydrology and soil science practice shall be signed, sealed and dated by the licensee who prepared, or directed and controlled preparation of, the written material, except as specified in sub. (5) . 
    (5)  If more than one sheet is bound together in a volume, the licensee who prepared or directed and controlled the preparation of the volume, may sign, seal and date only the title or index sheet if the signed sheet identifies clearly all other sheets comprising the bound volume and if any other sheets in the bound volume which are prepared by or under the direction and control of another licensee are signed, sealed and dated by the other licensee.
    (6)  Any addition, deletion or other revision to each sheet of plans, drawings, documents, specifications and reports prepared for professional geology, hydrology, or soil science practice which affects public health and safety or any state or local code requirements may not be made unless signed, sealed and dated by the licensee who made or directed and controlled the making of the revision.
    (7)  All seals or stamps affixed to drawings to be filed as public documents shall be original. No stickers or electronically scanned images may be used. All seals and stamps on drawings shall be signed and dated by the licensed professional in permanent ink contrasting with both the seal and the background.