RS 37:141 – Policy and definitions A. In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of architecture in this state is reserved to those persons who have the proper qualifications and have been registered by the board. B. As used in this Chapter: (1) "Architect" means a […]
RS 37:142 – Board appointed by governor; removal A.(1) The State Board of Architectural Examiners is hereby created within the office of the governor and shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall be architects selected by the governor as provided for in Subsection B, one selected by the governor as provided for in […]
RS 37:143 – Term of office A. Each member shall serve six years, or until his successor is duly appointed, except the initial educational or regulatory member appointed pursuant to R.S. 37:142(C) shall serve a term of four years and the initial public member appointed pursuant to R.S. 37:142(D) shall serve a term of five […]
RS 37:144 – Powers, authority, and domicile of board A. Four members of the board constitute a quorum for the purpose of holding examinations, granting certificates, and transacting other business within the scope of this Chapter. B. The certificate of the board shall entitle the holder to practice as an architect in Louisiana. C. The […]
RS 37:145 – Architects; requirements for; certificate; continuing education A. No person shall practice architecture in this state or use the title "architect", or any term derived therefrom, or display or use any title, sign, advertisement, or other device to indicate that such person practices or offers to practice architecture, or renders architectural services, or […]
RS 37:146 – Examination before board; qualifications A. Unless previously registered and currently licensed on September 1, 1972, no person shall practice architecture until he has passed an examination approved by the board. B. For the purpose of qualifying for the examination, the applicant shall present satisfactory evidence to the board that he: (1) Is […]
RS 37:146.1 – Licensing; architecture To obtain an initial license to practice architecture in Louisiana, an applicant shall present satisfactory evidence to the board of practical experience of training or experience in the field of architecture. The experience shall be demonstrated only by one of the following: (1) Satisfactory completion of the training requirements delineated […]
RS 37:147 – Rules governing examinations A. The board will make all necessary rules and regulations governing the time, place, and method of conducting examinations and the grading of them, and prescribe the types of examinations to be given. The examination shall consist of technical and professional subjects that the board may prescribe. B. Copies […]
RS 37:148 – Examinations; persons exempt A. Upon application and the payment of a fee equivalent to that required for written examination and certificate and upon certification issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, the board may issue a certificate of registration and license to practice the profession of architecture in this state […]
RS 37:149 – Fees The applicant shall pay the actual cost of the examination. Upon passing all divisions of the examination, a fee to be determined by the board, not to exceed two hundred dollars, shall be charged for issuing a license. A registration fee to be determined by the board, not to exceed five […]
RS 37:150 – Renewal of license; renewal fees A. Every licensed architect domiciled in this state who desires to continue his license in force shall annually pay during the month of December a fee to be determined by the board, not to exceed two hundred dollars. Upon payment of the renewal fee, the secretary of […]
RS 37:151 – Roster of architects to be published annually The board shall publish annually a roster of registered architects with their addresses. This published roster shall be received as evidence in court that the names it contains are duly registered architects of this state as of a specific date on the roster. Amended by […]
RS 37:152 – Use of title "architect"; seal or stamp A.(1) The name of the architect followed by the title "architect" shall appear on every publication, announcement, and letterhead used by a person practicing architecture in connection with his practice. (2) Every registered architect shall have a seal or stamp. This shall contain his name, […]
RS 37:153 – Board; disciplinary actions; revocation; suspension; probation; reprimand; admonishment; fine A. The board may participate in a proceeding to revoke, rescind, or suspend the certificate of, place on probation, reprimand, admonish, or fine in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars per violation, any registrant or certificate holder found by the board […]
RS 37:154 – Violations and penalties A. Any person, corporation, company, partnership, firm, business entity, or individual, who shall practice, or offer to practice, architecture in this state without being certified in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, or any person presenting or attempting to use as his own the certificate of registration or […]
RS 37:155 – Exemptions A. The provisions of this Chapter, except as provided in this Section, requiring persons to be registered and licensed and forbidding the practice of architecture by unlicensed persons shall not apply to: (1) Officers and employees of the United States in the execution of their official duties in the practice of […]
RS 37:156 – Suits by board; injunction The board shall have the right to go into court in the jurisdiction in which the provisions of this Chapter are being violated and, upon affidavit or other proof, secure a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction restraining and prohibiting any violation of this Chapter and […]
RS 37:157 – Annual report The board shall make an annual report to the governor of its transactions, with any recommendations for the advancement and betterment of the profession. Acts 1983, No. 472, §1.
RS 37:158 – Firm practice; licensure; promulgation of rules and regulation A. All domestic firms and foreign firms qualifying to do business in the state of Louisiana, which practice or offer to practice architecture in the state of Louisiana are subject to regulation and supervision by the board, and the board, in implementation of this […]
