I-10, r. 5 - Code of ethics of forest engineers

Section 50 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

50. In addition to the acts referred to in sections 57 and 58 of the Professional Code (chapter C-26), it is derogatory to the dignity of the profession where a forest engineer:

(a)  urges someone insistently or repeatedly to use his professional services;

(b)  communicates with the complainant without the prior written permission of the syndic or his assistant, where he has been informed of an inquiry into his professional conduct or competence or notified that a complaint has been laid against him;

(c)  attempts to deceive the competent authorities concerning the eligibility of a person wishing to become a member of the Order;

(d)  fails to notify the competent authorities of the Order of any case of illegal practice of the profession of which he is aware;

(e)  participates in or contributes to the illegal practice of the profession;

(f)  fails to bring to the attention of the syndic any case where he has reason to believe that a forest engineer is guilty of illegal acts or has violated the Code.

O.C. 1147-93, s. 50.