Title 34 — Title 34

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 …

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 the arc…

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 …

(a) The board shall receive applications for registration as an architect only on forms prescribed and furnished by the board. (1) Upon receipt of the application and the payment of a fee, as established by the board by rule, the board shall promptly notify the applicant of exami…

Appeal. (a) The board shall have the following disciplinary powers: (1) To issue cease and desist letters to persons who are practicing architecture without a license. (2) To issue reprimands to any licensee who violates any provision of this chapter or the rules of the board. (3…

(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 archit…

(a) 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 is violating this ch…

(a) It shall be lawful for a corporation, a professional corporation, a professional association, a partnership, or a limited liability company to practice architecture in this state, provided that: (1) A minimum of two-thirds of those responsible for controlling the activities o…

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 individuals selected as follows: (1) All appointments as members of the board …

Seals; Bylaws; Rulemaking Authority. (a) Before beginning his or her term of office, each member of the board shall file with the Secretary of State the constitutional oath of office. (b) The board, or any committee thereof, shall be entitled to the services of the Attorney Gener…

Compensation; Quorum. (a) The board shall hold at least four regular meetings each year. (b) The board shall elect annually a chair and vice chair who must be members of the board. The board may employ an executive director, clerks, experts, attorneys, and others, as may be neces…

Compensation of Members; Expenses; Use of Surplus Funds; Fees. (a) The executive director of the board shall receive and account for all monies derived from the operation of this chapter. Such monies shall be certified into the treasury in a fund to be known as the Fund of the Bo…

REPEALED BY ACT 2024-379, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2024. History: (Acts 1979, No. 79-676, p. 1198, §13; Acts 1982, No. 82-147, p. 175, §4; Act 2010-501, p. 796, §1; Act 2010-534, p. 894, §1.)

The board shall be subject to the Alabama Sunset Law, as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 41, as an enumerated agency as provided in Section 41-20-3. History: (Act 2024-379, §3.)