In order to safeguard life, health and property, no person shall practice architecture in this state, or use the title “architect,” or any prefix, suffix or other form thereof, or any title, sign, card or device to indicate that such person is practicing architecture, or is an architect, unless such person shall have secured from […]
The board is hereby authorized to pay from registration and other fees provided for herein the expenses of said board and the office thereof, the examinations held by said board, the bond premium of the treasurer, the pay of clerks or assistants hired by the board in the performance of its duties, attorney’s fees for […]
The board shall adopt rules and regulations for the eligibility, examination and registration of applicants desiring to practice architecture in accordance with this chapter and may amend, modify or repeal such rules and regulations. The board shall receive applications for registration as an architect only on forms prescribed and furnished by the board and upon […]
The board shall immediately upon the election of each officer thereof, and upon adoption, repeal or modification of its rules of government or its rules and regulations for registration of applicants, file with the secretary of state, the name and postoffice address of each officer, and a copy of such rules and regulations or the […]
Applicants for registration by examination must pass the Architect Registration Examination as provided below. The board shall administer the Architect Registration Examination, as prepared by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, to all candidates who have been approved by the board in accordance with the training and educational requirements pertaining to registration by examination. […]
In the case of a copartnership of architects, or architects and engineers, or a professional corporation, or professional limited liability company, either foreign or domestic, each active member or stockholder, and each officer, director or manager, must hold a certificate to practice architecture or engineering in that member’s state of residence; and, in the case […]
Any architect residing outside this state may obtain a certificate to practice in the State of Mississippi by complying with Section 73-1-13, and by paying the fees prescribed by the rules of the board; however, no such nonresident applicant shall receive a certificate to practice in this state unless the applicant furnishes evidence satisfactory to […]
No temporary license to practice shall be issued by the board, except as authorized under Section 73-50-1.
It is unlawful and it is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both, for a person to practice architecture, as defined in this chapter, without current certificate in this state, or to advertise or put out any sign […]
Except as provided in Section 33-1-39, every registered architect who resides in this state and desires to continue to practice his profession in this state shall, during the time he shall continue to practice, pay biennially to the secretary of said board during the month of November, a fee not to exceed Four Hundred Dollars […]
The board, upon satisfactory proof and in accordance with this chapter and the regulations of the board, is authorized to take the disciplinary actions provided for hereinafter against any person for any of the following reasons: Violating any of the provisions of Sections 73-1-1 through 73-1-43 or the bylaws, rules, regulations or standards of ethics […]
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the State Board of Architecture. “Architect” means a person who engages in the practice of architecture as hereinafter defined. A person engaging in the practice of architecture, within the meaning and intent of this […]
Within thirty (30) days after entry of a final order or judgment denying or revoking a certificate to practice architecture, whether an initial licensure or renewal, or action of the board as a result of disciplinary proceedings conducted under this section, any person aggrieved thereby may appeal such order, judgment or action either to the […]
The board, for reasons it may deem sufficient, may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been suspended or revoked, providing three (3) or more members of the board vote in favor of such reissuance. The procedure for the reissuance of a certificate that is suspended for being out of compliance […]
Each architect, upon registration, shall obtain a seal or stamp of the design authorized by the board as set forth in the rules and regulations of the board. No architect shall affix his seal or stamp to any document which has not been prepared under his or her responsible control. The signature of the architect […]
Within the second week of January annually, the secretary of the board shall make to the governor of the state a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of said board, attested by affidavit of the president and secretary, and a complete report of the transactions of the board with such recommendations for the advancement […]
A certificate of registration as registered architect, heretofore duly issued under the laws of this state, shall serve the same purpose as, and is hereby declared to be the license required by this chapter. This chapter shall not apply to: The practice of architecture solely as an officer or employee of the United States, but […]
The venue of action against the state board of architecture wherein said board is a defendant shall be in Hinds County.
All fees from examinations and licenses by the state board of architecture, as established by Section 73-1-3 et seq., and any other funds received by said board shall be paid to the state treasurer, who shall issue receipts therefor and who shall deposit such funds in the state treasury in a special fund to the […]
The State Board of Architecture is composed of five (5) members who are licensed architects residing in this state and who have been engaged in the practice of architecture not less than seven (7) years. It is the duty of the board to carry out the purposes of this chapter as herein provided. The Governor […]
