Professions and Occupationss

3.8.1 At the time a rule is filed with the Secretary of State (SOS), the Executive Director must also publish where written submissions or written requests for an opportunity to make oral presentations on the proposed rule may be inspected. 3.8.2 A public hearing is required if, …

3.9.1 The Executive Director shall maintain all written final orders that affect the public and will be responsible for making them available for public inspection and copying. The order shall be indexed by name and subject. This is subject to any confidentiality provisions estab…

4.1.1 In practicing architecture, an architect shall act with reasonable care and competence, and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill which is ordinarily applied by architects of good standing, practicing in the same locality. Commentary - Although many of the existing …

4.2.1 An architect shall not accept compensation for architectural services from more than one party on a project unless the circumstances are fully disclosed to and agreed to by all interested parties, with such disclosure and agreement to be in writing. Commentary - This rule r…

4.3.1 An architect shall not, in the conduct of the architect's architectural practice, knowingly violate a state or federal criminal law directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the practice of architecture. Commentary - This rule is concerned with the violation of…

4.4.1 An architect, making public statements on architectural questions, shall disclose when the architect is being compensated for making such statement. Commentary - Architects frequently and appropriately issue statements on questions affecting the environment and the architec…

4.5.1 Each office maintained for the preparation of drawings, specifications, reports or other professional work shall have an architect in that office having direct knowledge and supervisory control of such work. Any office which is advertised or promoted as an architectural off…

Set forth below are guidelines from which disciplinary penalties will be imposed by the Board upon practitioners found guilty of violating the law and/or rules of the Board. One purpose of the guidelines is to give notice to licensees and others under the Board's jurisdiction of …

Continuing Education (CE) is post-licensure learning that enables a registered architect to increase or update knowledge of and competence in technical and professional subjects related to the practice of architecture to safeguard the public's health, safety, and welfare. Each re…

If continuing education credits are disallowed, the registrant shall have sixty (60) calendar days after notification to substantiate the original claim or earn other continuing education credits to meet the minimum requirements. Failure to substantiate the original claim or to e…

The penalty for CEHs earned late shall be $500 for each calendar year in which any number of the required twelve (12) CEHs were deficient and earned in the following calendar year. The registrant is required to self-report late CEHs during application renewal. Failure to report l…

Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements and to file a properly completed and signed annual report shall result in non-renewal of the architect's certificate of registration. Submission of a false statement in regard to continuing education could subject the licen…

A Continuing Education Hour (CEH) is one continuous instructional hour (50 to 60 minutes of contact) spent in Structured Educational Activities intended to increase or update the architect's knowledge and competence in health, safety, and welfare subjects. If the provider of the …

In regard to continuing education, the Board shall have the following duties: A. to exercise general supervisory authority over the administration of these rules; and B. to establish regulations consistent with these rules; and C. to organize sub-committees and delegate executive…

Structured continuing educational activities are those in which at least seventy -five percent (75%) of an activity's content and instructional time must be devoted to health, safety, and welfare subjects related to the practice of architecture, including courses of study or othe…

Technical and professional subjects that the Board deems appropriate to safeguard the public and that are within the following enumerated areas necessary for the proper evaluation, design, construction, and utilization of buildings and the built environment. A. Building Systems: …

A. Successfully completing one (1) hour professional development education (50 to 60 minutes actual course or contact time) shall be the equivalent of one (1) CEH. No credit will be allowed for introductory remarks, meals, breaks, or business/administration matters related to cou…

A. Scope: These guidelines shall apply to all architects registered by the Board. Failure to obtain CEHs in conformance with these rules shall subject the architect to disciplinary action. B. Exemptions: 1. a first-time new registrant by examination or reciprocity will be exempt …

A. The continuing education section of the renewal application must be completed in full in order to process the registration renewal. Do not send documentation with renewal. A random audit of annual reports will be conducted post renewal to ensure accuracy and compliance. B. Eac…

A. The registrant is responsible for retaining proof of participation in continuing education activities. Supporting documents may include but are not limited to: 1. a log showing activity claimed, sponsoring organization, location, duration, etc.; 2. attendance certificates; 3. …

To establish a set of principles and practices that will set parameters and provide guidance and direction in the conduct and decision-making of the members of the Mississippi State Board of Architecture ("Board"), the Landscape Architecture Advisory Committee and Interior Design…

Abide by the laws of the state relevant to appointment to the Board or Committees and the proceedings thereunder. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.10 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

Not serve as a voting member on the governing board of a Mississippi or national professional association if such position or organization presents a conflict of interest, if the Board determines that such position or organization presents a conflict of interest. Any member servi…

Not misuse the position to obtain, or attempt to obtain, any financial or material gain, or any advantage personally or for another, through the office. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.12 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

Not be convicted of a felony while serving as a member. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.13 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

If a member determines that he or she cannot abide by or has not abided by these requirements, the member shall voluntarily resign the member's position by written letter to the Governor, with a copy to the Board's Executive Director. Alternatively, the Board or Committees may, a…

Act with the Board's mission in mind, which is to protect the public's life, health and property through the regulation of the professions of architecture, landscape architecture and certified interior design. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.2 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-1-1, 9 Amended 3…

Perform required duties in a manner that is responsible, professional and timely. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

Be and remain a registrant in good standing. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

Remain as a resident of the state for the duration of the term of appointment. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

Avoid relationships that may interfere with the Board's mission of public protection, and be especially cognizant of conflict-of-interest issues. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

Respect and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information obtained as a result of service to the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

Endeavor to attend and participate in Board and Committee meetings, avoiding absences as much as is possible. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.8 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019

When attending meetings and conferences as a representative of the Board, endeavor to attend and participate in all relevant sessions, and to represent the Board and Committees in a professional manner. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 201-7.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-9 Amended 3/11/2019…

1.10.1 A registrant that allows his/her registration to lapse after June 1 of the of the first year of the biennial period of the next odd year will be required to reinstate said registration by filing an application for reinstatement of an expired license supplied by the Committ…

1.11.1 Upon official notification of registration, the registrant will be advised that it is his/her responsibility to secure an official seal or rubber stamp for use in this state. Embossed seals are not acceptable. The seal to be used by the registrants are to be circular in fo…

Public records shall be made available, pursuant to the Mississippi Public Records act, by written request, with the Committee responding to such requests within fourteen (14) working days. Appropriate administrative costs in relation to the processing of such requests will apply…

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or the Rules and Regulations of the Board, the Committee shall issue a license to an applicant who is a member of the military, an applicant who is married to or is a dependent of a member of the military, or a person who establishes …

1.2.1 An applicant for initial registration or registration by reciprocity as a Landscape Architect in Mississippi shall comply with Section 73-2-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. 1.2.2 The minimum degree accepted by the Committee shall be a four-year landscape architecture degr…

Acts sufficient to preclude an applicant's eligibility for registration shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. Practicing Landscape Architecture without registration in violation of any jurisdiction; B. Conviction of a felony except conviction of culpable neglige…

Fees required are listed below. Regardless of the time of initial registration all licenses become renewable at the end of the biennial period on December 31st. Fees: Application and Renewal for a Behavior Analyst............... $250.00 Application and Renewal for Assistant Behav…

The biennial license renewal fee shall be due on or before December 31 of each odd numbered year, after which penalties will be added at a rate of $5.00 per month up until June 1st. After June 1st, the license stands suspended and the individual must apply for reinstatement of an…

In circumstances where a Mississippi registered landscape architect can no longer provide services on a project due to death, retirement, incapacity, or disability, a successor landscape architect, who is a registered Mississippi landscape architect, may undertake to complete the…

The Committee shall follow the disciplinary procedures in the Rules and Regulations of the Mississippi State Board of Architecture (Title 30, Part 201, Chapter 5), to the extent that such Rules and Regulations are consistent with the Laws, Rules, and Regulations for landscape arc…

Each registrant shall be required to meet the continuing education requirements of these guidelines. These guidelines provide for a mandatory continuing education program to insure that registered landscape architects remain informed of those technical and professional subjects t…

The Committee shall have the following duties: A. To exercise general supervisory authority over the administration of these rules; and B. to establish regulations consistent with these rules; and C. to organize sub-committees and delegate executive authority. Notes 30 Miss. Code…

Acceptable providers of continuing education include, but are not limited to, the following: * Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES) * American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) * Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) * National…