Section 34-2-30 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed by this section: (1) ARCHITECT. An individual who is legally qualified to practice architecture. (2) BUILDING. A structure consisting of foundation, walls, or supports and roof, with or without related components, systems, or other parts […]
Section 34-2-31 Declaration of policy; chapter liberally construed; compliance with chapter required. Architects and the practice of architecture are hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that […]
Section 34-2-32 Registered architect’s services required; employees; exemptions; interprofessional privileges between architects and professional engineers. (a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent: (1) Employees of registered architects from acting under the instructions or responsible control of their employers; or, (2) The employment of on-site observers of the construction or alteration of buildings. (b) No […]
Section 34-2-33 Registration; issuance of certificate; qualifications; renewal, etc. (a) The board shall receive applications for registration as an architect only on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. Upon receipt of the application and the payment of a fee, as established by the board, the fee in no event exceeding two hundred fifty dollars […]
Section 34-2-34 Refusal, revocation, or suspension of certificate; grounds; hearing; appeal. The board shall have the following disciplinary powers: (1) To issue reprimands to any licensee who violates any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the board. (2) To levy administrative fines for serious violations of this chapter or the rules […]
Section 34-2-35 Seal of registrant; purpose; violations. (a) Each registrant must obtain a seal of a design authorized by the board bearing the registrant’s name, the legend registered architect, the words State of Alabama, and the registrant’s license registration number. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a registered architect from being employed by a […]
Section 34-2-36 Penalties; hearing; enforcement; appeal. (a) On or after April 28, 1999, any person who knowingly, willfully, or intentionally violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of violation shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. (b) When it appears to the board that any person […]
Section 34-2-37 Practice of architecture by certain entities. (a) It shall be lawful for a corporation, a professional corporation, a professional association, a partnership, or a limited liability company (the entity) to practice architecture in this state provided that: (1) A minimum of two-thirds of those responsible for controlling the activities of the entity, including […]
Section 34-2-38 Board for Registration of Architects – Creation; composition. To carry out the provisions of this chapter, there shall be a State Board for Registration of Architects, consisting of six members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of three persons selected as follows: (1) All appointments as members […]
Section 34-2-39 Board for Registration of Architects – Certificates; powers and duties; seals; bylaws; rules and regulations. (a) Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of appointment from the Governor. Before beginning his or her term of office, each member of the board shall file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath […]
Section 34-2-40 Board for Registration of Architects – Meetings; officers; employees; compensation; quorum. (a) The board shall hold at least four regular meetings each year. (b) The board shall elect annually a chairman and vice chairman who must be members of the board. The board may employ an executive director, clerks, experts, attorneys, and others, […]
Section 34-2-41 Fund of the Board for the Registration of Architects; compensation of members; expenses; bond. The executive director of the board shall receive and account for all moneys derived from the operation of this chapter. Such moneys shall be certified into the treasury in a fund to be known as the Fund of the […]
Section 34-2-42 Annual report. On or before January 1 of each year, the board shall submit to the Governor a report of its transactions for the preceding fiscal year, together with a complete statement of receipts and disbursements of the board for its last fiscal year, certified by the chairman and the executive director. (Acts […]