College of Applied Biology – Rule 13 Use of Professional Seal and Signature
13.1 Only Active Members in good standing and Temporary Permittees acting in accordance with the terms and conditions of their permits, may affix their signature and seal or stamp to documents as defined in Rule 13.2.
13.2 Active members in good standing should affix their seal to all publications, monographs, reports, special letters, plans and drawings; and all such other professional papers and things containing professional opinion or work product (collectively referred to as a “Document” or “Documents”) that he/she prepares or are prepared under his/her supervision.
13.3 Where the work detailed in any Document has not been carried out directly by an Active Member in good standing and where that person has satisfied him/herself that the work has been carried out to a standard acceptable of a College Member, he/she may sign and seal the Document and shall add a certification statement which reads: “I certify that the work described herein fulfills standards acceptable of a Professional Biologist.”
13.4 A signature and stamp or seal may be affixed to Documents in electronic format only when the member is a subscriber to the College approved program.
13.5 Notwithstanding any other provision in these Rules, a member shall be held professionally accountable for any and all Documents he/she prepares in his/her professional capacity and delivers, regardless of format, or creates an expectation that the Document has been prepared and delivered in his/her professional capacity whether or not it is signed, stamped, and/or sealed by that member.
13.6 In the event of resignation, suspension or revocation of membership or temporary permit, the certificate and seal issued pursuant to the Act shall be returned to the College.