Title 20 — Title 20: Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards

Sec. 20-377k. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Consumer Protection; and (2) “interior designer” means a person qualified by education, experience and examination who (A) identifies, researches and creatively solves problems pertai…

Sec. 20-377l. Use of title. Use of seal. (a) No person shall use the title “registered interior designer” or display or use any words, letters, figures, title, sign, seal, advertisement or other device to indicate that such person is a registered interior designer in this state, …

Sec. 20-377m. Application for certificate of registration. Fee. (a) A person seeking a certificate of registration as an interior designer shall apply to the commissioner in writing, on a form provided by the commissioner. Such application shall include the applicant's name, resi…

Sec. 20-377n. Qualifications for certificate of registration. Reciprocity. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall be issued a certificate of registration as an interior designer unless such person submits satisfactory proof that such person has …

Sec. 20-377o. Issuance of certificate of registration. Suspension, revocation, refusal to issue or renew. Notice and hearing. (a) Upon receipt of a completed application and fee, the commissioner shall: (1) Issue and deliver to the applicant a certificate of registration as an in…

Sec. 20-377p. Certificate of registration. Roster of registered interior designers, licensed architects and other information. Index and record. A certificate of registration as an interior designer shall be evidence that the person named in the certificate is entitled to the rig…

Sec. 20-377q. Investigations. Subpoenas. Injunctions. (a) The commissioner may conduct investigations and hold hearings on any matter under the provisions of sections 20-377k to 20-377v, inclusive. The commissioner may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, compel testimony and order…

Sec. 20-377r. Grounds for revocation or suspension of certificate of registration. Notice and hearing. (a) The commissioner may revoke or suspend any certificate of registration as an interior designer for: (1) Conduct of a character likely to mislead, deceive or defraud the publ…

Sec. 20-377s. Inclusion of certificate of registration number in advertisement and written communication. Prohibited acts. License nontransferable. Expiration of certificate. Renewal fees. Continuing education. (a) A registered interior designer shall include his or her certifica…

Sec. 20-377t. Regulations. The commissioner shall adopt regulations in accordance with chapter 54, in order to carry out the provisions of sections 20-377k to 20-377v, inclusive. (P.A. 87-519, S. 10, 13; P.A. 98-3, S. 60.) History: P.A. 87-519, S. 10 effective July 1, 1988; P.A. …

Sec. 20-377u. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the commissioner under sections 20-377k to 20-377v, inclusive, may appeal therefrom in accordance with the provisions of section 4-183. (P.A. 87-519, S. 11, 13.) History: P.A. 87-519, S. 11 effective July 1, 1…

Sec. 20-377v. Penalties. Any person who knowingly, wilfully or intentionally violates any provision of sections 20-377k to 20-377u, inclusive, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than one year or be both fined and imprisoned. (P.A. 87-519, S. …