Title 59 — Title 59 — Professions and Occupations
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59 O.S. § 46.21b See the following versions:
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OS 59-46.21bv1 (HB 3253, Laws 2024, c. 147, § 7) OS 59-46.21bv2 (SB 751, Laws 2025, c. 208, § 1)
59 O.S. § 46.21bv1 Architects required for certain buildings - Code Use
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Groups - Exempted buildings. A. An architect shall be required to plan, design and prepare plans and specifications for the following Code Use Groups except where specifically exempt from the provisions of the State Architectural and Registered Commercial Interior Designers Act. …
59 O.S. § 46.21bv2 Architects required for certain buildings - Code Use
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Groups - Exempted buildings. A. An architect shall be required to plan, design, and prepare plans and specifications for the following Code Use Groups except where specifically exempt from the provisions of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act. All Code Use…
59 O.S. § 46.21v1 Persons, firms, corporations, limited liability
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companies or limited liability partnerships excepted from act. A. The State Architectural and Registered Commercial Interior Designers Act shall not apply to any persons, firms, corporations, limited liability companies or limited liability partnerships that do not hold a license…
59 O.S. § 46.21v2 Persons, firms, corporations, limited liability
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companies or limited liability partnerships excepted from act. A. The State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act shall not apply to any persons, firms, corporations, limited liability companies or limited liability partnerships that do not hold a license or certifica…
59 O.S. § 46.22 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
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59 O.S. § 46.22 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
59 O.S. § 46.23 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
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59 O.S. § 46.23 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
59 O.S. § 46.24 Issuance of architecture license - Qualifications -
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Examination - License certificate - Confidential records. A. Except as otherwise provided in the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act, no license shall be issued to any person to practice architecture in this state unless the person: 1. Is twenty-one (21) years…
59 O.S. § 46.25 Seal of architect
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Each architect shall have a seal, the image of which must contain the name of the architect, the person's license number and the words "Licensed Architect, State of Oklahoma". All technical submissions prepared by such architect, or under the responsible control of the architect,…
59 O.S. § 46.26 Acceptance of compensation from other than client -
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Unlawful. It shall be unlawful for an architect to accept or receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from another than his or her client in connection with the reparation, alteration or construction of a building or structure in relation to which he shall have accepted empl…
59 O.S. § 46.27 Prohibition against architects bidding or holding
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financial interests in bidding entities for certain contracts. It shall be unlawful for an architect, at any time, to bid or hold a financial interest in any entity competitively bidding for a contract for the reparation, alteration or erection of a building or other structure fo…
59 O.S. § 46.28 Scope of act
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The State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act shall not require the licensing of practitioners of the following professions and occupations to practice landscape architecture: 1. A professional engineer, as defined in Section 475.2 of this title, certified to practi…
59 O.S. § 46.29 Landscape architecture license required
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No person shall practice landscape architecture in this state, or use the title "landscape architect" or derivations of those words on any sign, title, card or device to indicate that such person is practicing landscape architecture or is a landscape architect, unless such person…
59 O.S. § 46.3 See the following versions:
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OS 59-46.3v1 (HB 3253, Laws 2024, c. 147, § 1). OS 59-46.3v2 (HB 1793, Laws 2024, c. 138, § 3).
59 O.S. § 46.30 Licensing of landscape architects - Temporary licenses -
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Certificate of qualification. The Board shall license, as a landscape architect, each applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Board his or her qualification and competence or in any case the Board decides the interest of the public will be served for such license as…
59 O.S. § 46.31 Examination of landscape architects - License
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certificate - Issuance of license without examination. A. Except as otherwise provided in the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act, no license shall be issued to any person to practice landscape architecture in this state unless the person: 1. Is twenty-one (21…
59 O.S. § 46.32 Practice of landscape architecture - Not transferable
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The privilege of engaging in the practice of landscape architecture is personal based upon the qualifications of the individual and evidenced by the individual's license. The license is not transferable. Added by Laws 1980, c. 314, § 21, eff. July 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1986, c…
59 O.S. § 46.33 Restoration of license - Application
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The Board may restore a license to any person whose license has lapsed or has been revoked or suspended. Application for the reissuance of a license shall be made in the manner as the Board may direct. The fees prescribed by the rules shall accompany the application for reissuanc…
59 O.S. § 46.34 Seal of landscape architect
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A. Each landscape architect shall have a seal, the image of which shall contain the name of the landscape architect, the person's license number and the words "Licensed Landscape Architect, State of Oklahoma". All technical submissions prepared by such landscape architect, or und…
59 O.S. § 46.35 Unlawful compensation
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It shall be unlawful for a landscape architect to accept or to receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from any person other than the client in connection with the reparation, alteration or construction of a project in relation to which the landscape architect shall have ac…
59 O.S. § 46.36 Prohibition against landscape architects bidding or
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holding financial interests in bidding entities for certain contracts. It shall be unlawful for a landscape architect, at any time, to bid or hold a financial interest in any entity competitively bidding for a contract for the reparation, alteration, or erection of a building or …
59 O.S. § 46.37 Repealed by Laws 2006, c. 163, § 31, eff. July 1, 2006
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59 O.S. § 46.37 Repealed by Laws 2006, c. 163, § 31, eff. July 1, 2006
59 O.S. § 46.38 See the following versions:
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OS 59-46.38v1 (HB 3253, Laws 2024, c. 147, § 8). OS 59-46.38v2 (HB 1793, Laws 2024, c. 138, § 22).
59 O.S. § 46.38v1 Registration of commercial interior designers -
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Certificate of title. A. Except as otherwise provided in the State Architectural and Registered Commercial Interior Designers Act, no registration shall be issued to any person to represent that the person is a "registered commercial interior designer" nor shall any person be all…
59 O.S. § 46.38v2 Registration of licensed interior designers -
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Certificate of title. A. Except as otherwise provided in the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act, no license shall be issued to any person to represent that the person is a "licensed interior designer" nor shall any person be allowed to use the term or practic…
59 O.S. § 46.39 Alternative requirements for licensed interior designer
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registration. Any person who applies to become a licensed interior designer and remits the application and initial fees after July 1, 2007, shall be licensed by the Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma if an applic…
59 O.S. § 46.3v1 Definitions
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As used in the State Architectural and Registered Commercial Interior Designers Act: 1. "Architect" means any person who is licensed in the practice of architecture in the State of Oklahoma as hereinafter defined; 2. "Practice of architecture" means rendering or offering to rende…
59 O.S. § 46.3v2 Definitions
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As used in the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act: 1. "Architect" means any person who is licensed in the practice of architecture in the State of Oklahoma as hereinafter defined; 2. "Practice of architecture" means rendering or offering to render certain ser…
59 O.S. § 46.4 See the following versions:
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OS 59-46.4v1 (HB 3253, Laws 2024, c. 147, § 2). OS 59-46.4v2 (HB 1793, Laws 2024, c. 138, § 4).
59 O.S. § 46.40 Waiver of educational and examination requirements for
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licensed interior designer registration. A. The Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma may waive the educational and examination requirements of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act for persons…
59 O.S. § 46.41 Unlawful use of Licensed Interior Designer title
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to use the title "Licensed Interior Designer" or any other derivation of these words to indicate that the person or entity is licensed under the provisions of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act or engages i…
59 O.S. § 46.42 Licensed Interior Designer seal
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Each licensed interior designer shall have a seal, the image of which must contain the name of the licensed interior designer, the person's license number and the words, "Licensed Interior Designer, State of Oklahoma". All technical submissions prepared by such licensed interior …
59 O.S. § 46.43 Unlawful to receive compensation except from client
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It shall be unlawful for a registered commercial interior designer to accept or to receive compensation, directly or indirectly, from a person or entity other than his or her client in connection with the reparation, alteration or construction of a building interior that he or sh…
59 O.S. § 46.44 Unlawful to bid or hold financial interest in entities
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competitively bidding. It shall be unlawful for a registered commercial interior designer, at any time, to bid or hold a financial interest in any entity competitively bidding for a contract for the reparation, alteration or erection of a building or other structure for which he …
59 O.S. § 46.45 Personal privilege – License nontransferable
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The privilege of engaging in practice as a licensed interior designer is personal based upon the qualifications of the individual and evidenced by the individual's license. The license is not transferable. Added by Laws 2021, c. 443, § 27, eff. July 1, 2021. Amended by Laws 2024,…
59 O.S. § 46.46 Application for reissuance of license
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The Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma may restore a license to any person whose license has lapsed or has been revoked or suspended. Application for the reissuance of a license shall be made in the manner as the…
59 O.S. § 46.47 No authority to engage in practice of architecture or
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landscape architecture. Licensure under the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act shall not authorize a licensed interior designer to engage in the practice of architecture or landscape architecture as described herein. Added by Laws 2021, c. 443, § 29, eff. Jul…
59 O.S. § 46.4v1 Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects
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Landscape Architects and Registered Commercial Interior Designers of Oklahoma. There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, a board to be known as the "Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Land…
59 O.S. § 46.4v2 Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects
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Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma. There is hereby re-created, to continue until July 1, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Sunset Law, a board to be known as the "Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and L…
59 O.S. § 46.5 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
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59 O.S. § 46.5 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
59 O.S. § 46.6 Meetings - Officers - Salary - Quorum
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The Board shall hold regular meetings with the dates, times and place to be fixed by the Board. The Board shall hold a regular meeting in June of each year, which meeting shall be the annual meeting, at which time it shall elect its officers for the next fiscal year and conduct a…
59 O.S. § 46.7 See the following versions:
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OS 59-46.7v1 (HB 3253, Laws 2024, c. 147, § 3). OS 59-46.7v2 (HB 1793, Laws 2024, c. 138, § 5).
59 O.S. § 46.7v1 Powers and duties of Board
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A. In addition to the other powers and duties imposed by law, the Board shall have the power and duty to: 1. Prescribe such rules and to make such orders, as it may deem necessary or expedient in the performance of its duties; 2. Prepare, conduct, and grade examinations of person…
59 O.S. § 46.7v2 Powers and duties of Board
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In addition to the other powers and duties imposed by law, the Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma shall have the power and duty to: 1. Prescribe such rules and to make such orders, as it may deem necessary or exp…
59 O.S. § 46.8 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
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59 O.S. § 46.8 Repealed by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 20, eff. July 1, 1998
59 O.S. § 46.8a Unlawful practice or use of title - License—Reciprocity
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to directly or indirectly engage in the practice of architecture in this state or use the title "Architect", "Registered or Licensed Architect", "Architectural Designer", or display or use any words, letters, figures, titles, signs, cards, a…
59 O.S. § 46.9 See the following versions:
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OS 59-46.9v1 (HB 3253, Laws 2024, c. 147, § 4). OS 59-46.9v2 (HB 1793, Laws 2024, c. 138, § 6).
59 O.S. § 46.9v1 Practice through partnership, firm, association
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corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership - Certificates of authority or title - Foreign entities - Registration of trade name or service mark. A. The practice of architecture or landscape architecture or offering to practice these professions for ot…
59 O.S. § 46.9v2 Practice through partnership, firm, association
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corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership - Certificates of authority or title - Foreign entities - Registration of trade name or service mark. A. The practice of architecture, landscape architecture, or licensed interior design or offering to practi…
59 O.S. § 475.1 Registration as engineer or land surveyor - Privilege
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In order to safeguard life, health and property, and to promote the public welfare, the practice of engineering and the practice of surveying in this state are hereby declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to pra…