36-18A-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Alteration,” for the purpose of determining exemptions, any remodeling, renovation, or reconstruction to a building which changes the use, occupancy classification, or occupant load, or the exiting, structural, mechanical, or electrical systems of a building as defined by the building code; (2)”Architect,” any person licensed […]
36-18A-1.1. Inactive licensee defined. For the purposes of this chapter, the term, inactive licensee, means a licensee who ceases to practice or offer to practice in the licensee’s profession and who does not wish to renew but would like his or her files to be kept active for possible reinstatement. An active licensee may be […]
36-18A-10. Building consisting of more than one type of occupancy–Limitations for each type. For the purposes of subdivision 36-18A-9(8) of this chapter, if a building consists of more than one type of occupancy, each portion of the building shall conform to the limitations established by that subdivision for each type of occupancy. The area of […]
36-18A-11. Design-build services by contractor. This chapter does not prohibit a contractor from offering to provide or from providing design-build services if the architectural and engineering services offered or provided in connection with the design-build services are rendered by an architect or professional engineer licensed in accordance with this chapter. Source: SL 1999, ch 195, […]
36-18A-12. Certain services performed by authorized petroleum release business exempt. This chapter does not apply to providers of services such as drilling or monitoring well installation, analytical testing, monitoring, electrical, plumbing, excavation, or construction if the service provided is part of a site assessment, remedial investigation, or corrective action to remediate water or soil contaminated […]
36-18A-13. Incidental cross-practice by architects and engineers. An architect may engage in the practice of professional engineering, or a professional engineer may engage in the practice of architecture, but only to the extent that such practice is incidental or of minor importance to a project or service being legally performed under this chapter. Source: SL […]
36-18A-14. Board of Technical Professions created–Certificate of appointment–Oath of office–Number and terms of members–Composition. The Board of Technical Professions is created to administer the provisions of this chapter. Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor and shall file with the secretary of state a written oath for the […]
36-18A-15. Board member qualifications. Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States, a resident of this state, and in good standing with the board. Any member of the board whose individual license is revoked or suspended automatically ceases to be a member of the board. The public member may not […]
36-18A-16. Immunity of board members–Attorney general to represent board. The members of the board, or any committee of the board, and the executive director of the board are immune from liability in damages, and no cause of action for damages may arise against them for any act or proceeding undertaken or performed by them within […]
36-18A-17. Removal of board member–Filling of vacancies. The Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incapacity, or neglect of duty. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy arising from other than the natural expiration of a term shall serve for only the unexpired portion of the term. Source: SL 1999, ch 195, […]
36-18A-18. Board to elect officers–Meetings–Quorum–Inclusion in blanket bond. The board shall annually elect from its members a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. The board shall hold at least six regular meetings in each year. Special meetings may be called and notice of all meetings shall be given in such manner as the public […]
36-18A-19. Accounting for moneys received–Disbursement of funds–Vouchers and warrants. The executive director of the board shall receive and account for all money derived under the provisions of this chapter. All money shall be used by the board to administer the duties set forth under this chapter. The board may determine the manner of disbursing the […]
36-18A-2. Practice of architecture defined. For the purposes of this chapter, the term, practice of architecture, means the practice or offering to practice any service in connection with the design, evaluation, construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or group of buildings and the space within and surrounding such buildings, which have as their principal […]
36-18A-20. Employment of counsel and assistance in enforcement. The board may employ counsel and other necessary assistance to aid in the enforcement of this chapter or for the assistance of any proceeding commenced by the attorney general or by a state’s attorney, the compensation and expenses of whom shall be paid from the technical professions […]
36-18A-21. Employment of executive director and staff–Offices. The board shall employ an executive director who shall work under the direction of the board and shall be delegated the duties necessary to conduct board business. The board may employ staff and rent offices as necessary for the proper performance of its duties as prescribed in this […]
36-18A-22. Board to promulgate rules–Scope of rules–Existing rules remain in effect. The board shall, pursuant to chapter 1-26, promulgate rules that may be reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties, the regulation of proceedings before it, and the licensure of the professions it regulates. The existing rules promulgated under the previous chapter 36-18 remain […]
36-18A-23. Board continued within Department of Labor and Regulation–Retains functions of previous commission. The Board of Technical Professions shall continue within the Department of Labor and Regulation and shall retain all the prescribed functions, including administrative functions, of the previous State Commission of Engineering, Architectural and Land Surveying Examiners. Source: SL 1999, ch 195, §23; […]
36-18A-24. Record and report policy. The board shall maintain the following record and report policy: (1)A record of its proceedings and all current applications of licensure shall be retained; (2)The record of the board shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the board, and a transcript thereof, duly certified by the executive director […]
36-18A-25. Engineering intern–Qualifications. Any applicant for enrollment as an engineering intern shall provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has graduated from or is admitted in an accredited engineering curriculum and has passed an examination. The examination may be taken during the applicant’s senior year of study or at such time as may […]
36-18A-26. Professional engineer licensure qualifications–Board to establish criteria. Any applicant for licensure as a professional engineer shall provide the following evidence satisfactory to the board: (1)Graduation from an accredited engineering college, university, or technical program; (2)Completion of the minimum number of years of diversified engineering experience under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer; and […]
