What must happen to the stamp or seal when a professional technologist is no longer registered?

When a professional technologist is no longer registered, the proper procedure requires that the stamp or seal must be returned to ASET upon demand. This process is essential for a number of reasons, primarily related to the integrity and accountability of the profession. The stamp or seal represents the technologist's credentials and their authority to certify documents, designs, or reports.

Returning it ensures that only registered individuals are representing their qualifications and prevents the potential misuse of the seal by those who are no longer in good standing or who have left the profession. This protocol maintains the professional standards and public trust in the field of technology and engineering. Keeping the seal as a souvenir, discarding it, or transferring it to another member would not uphold these standards and could lead to complications or misrepresentation in professional activities.