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MS HB887

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Greg Snowden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 73-1-21, Mississippi Code of 1972, to clarify qualifications for nonresident architects seeking a certificate to practice in Mississippi
  • Nonresident architects must hold a current and valid registration from a board-recognized authority, hold a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certificate, and have no history of license revocation or restraint from practice
  • Nonresident applicants must submit a sworn affidavit confirming that neither they nor any person or agent of their firm has practiced architecture in Mississippi without a state license
  • Nonresident applicants who met the board's certification requirements prior to January 1, 1987, and who held a valid registration or were qualified exam candidates in another recognized jurisdiction, are explicitly exempted from the degree requirements of Section 73-1-13
  • Sponsored by Representative Snowden during the 2010 Regular Session and sent to the Governor; effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Architects; clarify qualifications for nonresident.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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