Section 701. Examination and qualification of certified interior designer applicants.
(a) Application.--Any individual of good character may apply for a certificate under this act to engage in the provision of interior design services as a certified interior designer. In assessing the character of an applicant with a criminal conviction, the board shall conduct an individualized assessment in accordance with 63 Pa.C.S. § 3113 (relating to consideration of criminal convictions).
(b) Eligibility.--An applicant for a certificate under this section shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has met the eligibility requirements to take a national certification exam approved by the board, including all of the following:
(1) A professional degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited school.
(2) At least two years of practical experience under the direct supervision of a nationally certified interior designer or architect.
(c) Grading procedures.--The board may, at its discretion, adopt the examination and recommended grading procedures adopted by the Council for Interior Design Qualification on the effective date of this subsection.
(d) Interviews.--The board may require an applicant under this section and section 702 to appear for a personal interview.
(701 added Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1163, No.144)