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AL HB156
Bill
Status
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Marcel Black
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AI Summary
HB156 Summary
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Defines "responsible control" as control over all phases of architectural practice including detailed knowledge of technical submissions, applied according to professional standards of care.
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Changes obsolete titles: "superintendent" to "on-site observer" and "secretary" to "executive director" throughout the board's operations.
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Removes overly restrictive firm ownership and naming requirements, allowing corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies to practice architecture if at least two-thirds of controlling members are registered architects or professional engineers.
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Establishes civil penalties up to $5,000 per day (maximum $25,000 per violation) for unauthorized practice of architecture and related violations, with board authority to issue administrative fines for serious violations.
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Increases registration and renewal fees to $250 and modifies licensing provisions, including extending notification periods for disciplinary hearings from 10 to 30 days.
Legislative Description
Architects, State Board for Registration of, responsible control, definition altered, title of superintendent changed to on-site observer, restrictive firm ownership and naming requirements removed, disciplinary actions altered, civil penalties, secretary changed to executive director, Secs. 34-2-30, 34-2-32, 34-2-33, 34-2-34, 34-2-35, 34-2-36, 34-2-37, 34-2-38, 34-2-40, 34-2-41, 34-2-42 am'd.
Architects, State Board for Registration of
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor at 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2010.
4/14/2010