[ale] Re: [ale-unemployed] A name?

[tew at wiencko.com (Tom Wiencko)]

Actually, it is a problem.  You cannot have the word "Engineer" or any
derivitive of the word (such as "Engineering") in an organization name
in the state of Georgia (and most other states) unless it is run (owned
and/or controlled) by a licensed professional engineer.

-Tom

James P. Kinney III wrote:
> ....
> 
> Chris brought up an important aspect. The word "engineer" has a legal
> meaning in some areas. While hanging the sign out that says
> "Professional Engineer" requires specific state licensing, I don't think
> having the terms in an association name will get us in trouble. As long
> as we don't claim to be P.E.s or claim to offer licensing to become one,
> there should be no problems.
> 

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Tom Wiencko                                              tew at wiencko.com
President - Wiencko & Associates, Inc.                    (404) 255-2330
Telecom Consulting & Project Development -- Wireline, Wireless, Internet

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