III.9.b.

Engineers shall not use association with a nonengineer, a corporation, or partnership as a "cloak" for unethical acts, but must accept personal responsibility for all professional acts.

III.9.b. Part 1

Code is relevant when:

Engineer is associated with a nonengineer

Code is violated when:

Engineer uses his association as a "cloak" for unethical acts
OR
Engineer does not accept personal responsibility for his professional activities

Code is not violated when

Engineer does not use his association as a "cloak" for unethical acts
AND
Engineer accepts personal responsibility for his professional activities

III.9.b. Part 2

Code is relevant when:

Engineer is associated with a corporation

Code is violated when:

Engineer uses his association as a "cloak" for unethical acts
OR
Engineer does not accept personal responsibility for his professional activities

Code is not violated when

Engineer does not use his association as a "cloak" for unethical acts
AND
Engineer accepts personal responsibility for his professional activities

III.9.b. Part 3

Code is relevant when:

Engineer is associated with a partner

Code is violated when:

Engineer uses his association as a "cloak" for unethical acts
OR
Engineer does not accept personal responsibility for his professional activities

Code is not violated when

Engineer does not use his association as a "cloak" for unethical acts
AND
Engineer accepts personal responsibility for his professional activities