Can municipalities require professional technologists to engage in practices outside of ASET regulations?

Municipalities do not have the authority to impose practices that go beyond the regulations set by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology (ASET). ASET provides a regulatory framework that governs the professional conduct and practices of technologists, ensuring a standardized level of education, ethics, and competency in the field. This framework is recognized at a provincial and national level, and therefore, the regulations established by ASET take precedence over local municipal requirements.

While municipalities can enact local regulations that pertain to specific local conditions, they cannot override the professional standards that are under the purview of ASET. This maintains the integrity of the profession and ensures that all technologists adhere to a consistent set of standards, regardless of their location. In summary, professional technologists must operate within the regulations defined by ASET, which protects not only the professionals but also the public they serve.