Section 702. Reciprocal certification of interior designers.
(a) Reciprocity.--The board may issue a certificate to provide interior design services as a certified interior designer in this Commonwealth, without examination, to any individual who is licensed, registered or certified as an interior designer in another state or country where the qualifications required are equivalent to those required in this Commonwealth. The possession of a certificate from the Council for Interior Design Qualification shall be prima facie evidence that the individual meets the qualifications required in this Commonwealth.
(b) Examination.--The board may issue a certificate to provide interior design services as a certified interior designer to an individual who has lawfully provided interior design services as an interior designer licensed, registered or certified in another state or country for a period of more than 10 years if the individual achieves a satisfactory score on a practical examination of a nature determined by the board.
(c) Certificate not required.--An individual who is licensed, registered or certified as an interior designer in another jurisdiction may offer and provide interior design services in this Commonwealth without first obtaining a certificate.
(d) Architects.--The board shall issue a certificate to provide interior design services, without examination or additional fees, to an architect who applies and demonstrates competency in the field of interior design in this Commonwealth as determined by the board.
(702 added Oct. 31, 2024, P.L.1163, No.144)