Loss of Licensure
Loss of Licensure
(OP)
Much has been posted in various forums and threads that one of the great strengths to licenensed engineering practice is the adherence to a code of ethics. Are any of you aware of individuals who have lost their license to practice? Did they just go somewhere else and begin working again?
Regards,
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RE: Loss of Licensure
http://www.dca.ca.gov/pels/l_enforce.htm
IF your not a PE in California don't put it on your business card or letterhead.
Crimainal activity -not related to engineering can lead to loosing your license. Moral turpitude is stll a factor.
RE: Loss of Licensure
Do you know if licensing boards share this information between states? That is actually quite a list on the california site.
Regards,
RE: Loss of Licensure
I have seen fine up to several thousand dollars.
RE: Loss of Licensure
I gave you a star
After reading the thread on
"Are we, as engineers, willing to admit mistakes"
I appreciate your honesty and your information is helpful.
RE: Loss of Licensure
I have heard of prison time given to some "engineers", though I think this usually due to conviction in fraud or another felony. I would imagine the punishment for presenting oneself as an engineer is not as harsh as if they said they were a police officer.
In one case, an "engineer" was jailed when he fraudulently presented his credentials as a job candidate. Apparently, he was making money by applying for jobs, then collecting the expenses given him by the employers. They caught him after a 5 year+ investigation.
If an engineer lost his license, he/she would probably get fired from their job. Prospective employers often discover this information and refuse to hire such an individual.
RE: Loss of Licensure