Architects

Ark. Code Ann. tit. 17, ch. 15

in effect

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-101 Title.

This chapter may be known and cited as the “Arkansas Architectural Act”.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-102 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Architect” means a person who is technically and legally qualified to practice architecture; (2) “Direct supervision” means that degree of supervision by a person overseeing the work of another whereby the supervisor has both control over and detailed professional knowledge of the work prepared under his or her supervision; (3) [Repealed.] (4)(A)(i) “Practice of architecture” means the provision of, or offering to provide, services in connection with the design and construction, enlargement, or alteration of a building or group of buildings, and the space within and surrounding such buildings, which is designed for human occupancy or habitation. (ii) The services include: (a) Planning; (b) Providing preliminary studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions; and (c) Administration of construction contracts. (B) “Practice of architecture” does not include the practice of engineering as defined in the Arkansas Engineering Act, § 17-30-101 et seq., or the practice of contracting as defined in the Contractors Licensing Law, § 17-25-101 et seq., but a registered architect may perform such engineering work as is incidental to the practice of architecture, and an engineer may practice such architectural work as is incidental to the practice of engineering. (C) The provisions of this chapter affirm the legal authority of an engineer licensed under the Arkansas Engineering Act, § 17-30-101 et seq., to provide consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design of buildings intended for the accommodation of equipment, vehicles, goods, or processes or other utilitarian function, with human occupancy including office space as required for the support of these functions, provided the engineer is practicing within his or her area of competency as defined in the Arkansas Engineering Act, § 17-30-101 et seq.; (5) “Registered architect” means an architect holding a current registration in the State of Arkansas; (6) “Registration” means the certificate of registration issued by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers; and (7) “Technical submissions” means drawings, specifications, studies, and other technical reports prepared in the course of practicing architecture.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-103 Penalties.

A person shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor each day of the unlawful practice to constitute a distinct and separate offense if that person: (1) Practices or offers to practice the profession of architecture in this state without being registered or exempted therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; (2) Gives any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers or to any member thereof for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of registration; (3) Falsely impersonates any other registrant of like or different name; (4) Attempts to use an expired or revoked certificate of registration; or (5) Violates, or aids or abets any violation of, any of the provisions of this chapter.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-104 Enforcement.

(a) It shall be the duty of all duly constituted officers of the law in this state, and of all political subdivisions, to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute any persons violating its provisions. (b) The Attorney General or his or her assistants shall act as legal advisors to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers and shall render any legal assistance that may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The board, in its discretion, may employ other legal assistance that it may require.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-105 Injunctions.

(a) The violation of any provision of this chapter, and the construction of any structure in violation of its provisions, or any of them, is declared to constitute a nuisance and a threat to the public health and welfare and may be enjoined by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in the circuit courts of this state, even though the violation may be punishable by fine, the intention of this section being to provide a speedy means of protecting the public. (b) The board shall not be required to execute or give a bond for cost, indemnity, or stay, as a condition to the issuance of a restraining order or injunction, either temporary or permanent, in any court of this state.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-106 “Good Samaritan” law — Definitions.

(a) If a registered architect or professional engineer voluntarily, without compensation other than expense reimbursement, provides architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, or other design professional services related to a declared national, state, or local emergency caused by an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, fire, explosion, collapse, or other similar disaster or catastrophic event, at the request of or with the approval of a national, state, or local public official, law enforcement official, public safety official, or building inspection official believed by the registered architect or professional engineer to be acting in his or her official capacity, the registered architect or professional engineer shall not be liable for any personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, or other loss of any nature related to the registered architect's or professional engineer's acts, errors, or omissions in the performance of any architectural or engineering services for any structure, building, facility, project utility, equipment, machine, process, piping, or other system, either publicly or privately owned. (b) The immunity provided under subsection (a) of this section shall apply only to a voluntary architectural or engineering service that occurs during the emergency or within ninety (90) days following the end of the period for an emergency or other similar disaster or catastrophic event, unless extended by an executive order issued by the Governor under the Governor's emergency executive powers. (c) This section does not provide immunity for wanton, willful, or intentional misconduct. (d) As used in this section: (1) “Building inspection official” means an appointed or elected federal, state, or local official with the executive responsibility to coordinate building inspection in the jurisdiction in which an emergency or event has occurred; (2) “Law enforcement official” means an appointed or elected federal, state, or local official with the executive responsibility to coordinate law enforcement in the jurisdiction in which an emergency or event has occurred; (3) “Professional engineer” means a person licensed as an engineer under a state's engineering licensure laws; (4) “Public official” means a federal, state, or local elected official with the executive responsibility in the jurisdiction in which an emergency or event has occurred; (5) “Public safety official” means an appointed or elected federal, state, or local official with the executive responsibility to coordinate public safety in the jurisdiction in which an emergency or event has occurred; and (6) “Registered architect” means a person licensed under a state's architectural licensure laws as a registered architect.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-201 Members.

(a)(1) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall consist of nine (9) members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for terms of five (5) years, or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. (2) The Governor shall consult professional societies and associations representing the three (3) design professions before making an appointment under this section. (b)(1) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state. (2) Five (5) members shall be architects of recognized standing who have been engaged in the independent practice of architecture for at least ten (10) years before appointment. (3)(A) Two (2) members shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the profession of architecture, interior design, or landscape architecture. (B) The two (2) members shall represent consumers, and both shall be appointed from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate. (C) The two (2) positions may not be held by the same person. Both shall be full voting members but shall not participate in the grading of examinations. (4) One (1) member shall be a landscape architect licensed by the board under § 17-36-301 et seq. (5) One (1) member shall be a registered interior designer registered by the board under § 17-35-301 et seq. (c) Each member of the board shall receive a certificate of his or her appointment from the Governor and before beginning his or her term of office shall file with the Secretary of State his or her written oath for the faithful discharge of his or her duties. (d)(1) By due process of law, the Governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetency, neglect of duty, or for any malfeasance in office. (2) Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor as provided for in subsection (b) of this section. (3) If the Governor does not name a successor for an unexpired term or fill a vacancy within three (3) months after the term of a member has expired or a vacancy occurred, then the remaining members of the board shall be empowered to, and may, fill the vacancy by electing a member having the qualifications required by subsection (b) of this section to serve out the vacant term. (e) Each member of the board may receive expense reimbursement under § 25-16-901 et seq.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-202 Organization and proceedings.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall hold at least two (2) meetings each year for the purpose of examining the candidates for registration and license. Special meetings shall be held at such times as the regularly adopted rules of the board provide. (b) Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum, but no action may be taken without at least three (3) votes in accord. (c) The board shall adopt and have an official seal. (d)(1) The board shall annually elect a president, a secretary, and a treasurer. (2) The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person, and there may be included in the election, if deemed advisable by the board, a vice president. (e) All expenses incurred by the board for the administration of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. are to be defrayed by revenues provided for in this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-203 Duties and powers.

(a)(1) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall make such rules as may be desirable or necessary for the performance of its duties and for carrying out the purposes of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. (2) The board may bring suit in its proper name to enforce, or restrain the violation of, any provision of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. (b)(1) In carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq., the board, under the hand of its president and the seal of the board, may: (A) Subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance; and (B) Require the production of books, papers, documents, etc., in a case involving revocation of registration. (2) The president or the secretary may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the board. (3)(A) If a person refuses to obey a subpoena issued by the board or refuses to testify or produce books, papers, or other documents, the board may present its petition to a court of record, setting forth the facts. (B) The court shall, in a proper case, issue its subpoena to the person requiring his or her attendance before the court to testify or produce the books, papers, and documents as may be deemed necessary and pertinent. (C) A person failing or refusing to obey the subpoena or order of the court may be proceeded against in the same manner as for refusal to obey any other subpoena. (c) The board or a committee thereof is entitled to the services of the Attorney General and the services of the prosecuting attorneys for the county and district in which enforcement is required. The board may employ legal advice necessary for the proper conduct of its affairs. (d)(1) Once a complaint has been received in the office of the board, the board shall send notice in accordance with § 25-15-208(a)(2) to the person or entity allegedly committing the violation informing the person or entity that if the person or entity fails to respond to the notice, the board will hold a hearing on the alleged violation. The board shall take appropriate action upon receiving the reply. (2)(A)(i) After providing notice and a hearing, the board may levy civil penalties, in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation, against those individuals or entities found to be in violation of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., § 17-36-101 et seq., or rules promulgated thereunder. (ii) All revenue received under this section shall be deposited into one (1) or more financial institutions in the state and shall be used for the purposes of defraying the expenses of the board as required for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., and § 17-36-101 et seq. (iii) These penalties shall be in addition to other penalties that may be imposed by the board under this chapter, § 17-35-101 et seq., or § 17-36-101 et seq. (iv) Unless the penalty assessed under this section is paid within fifteen (15) days following the date for an appeal from the order, the board shall have the power to file suit in the Pulaski County Circuit Court to obtain a judgment for the amount of penalty not paid. (B) All actions taken by the board shall comply with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-204 Records and reports.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for registration that shall show: (1) Name, age, and residence of the applicant; (2) Date of application; (3) Educational and other qualifications; (4) Whether or not an examination was required; (5) Whether the applicant was rejected; (6) Whether a certificate of registration was granted; (7) Date of the action of the board; and (8) Any other information as may be deemed necessary by the board. (b) A roster showing the names, addresses, and places of business of all registered architects, registered landscape architects, and registered interior designers shall be prepared by the secretary of the board at least one time each year.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-205 Continuing education.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may adopt rules setting minimum standards of continuing education to ensure that all registered architects, registered landscape architects, and registered interior designers remain informed of those technical and professional subjects that the board deems appropriate. (b) The board may by rules describe the methods by which such standards may be satisfied, and may provide that failure to satisfy the minimum standards shall be grounds for nonrenewal of the certificate of registration.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-301 License required.

In order to safeguard life, health, and property, no person shall practice architecture in this state, or engage in preparing plans, specifications, or preliminary data for the erection or alteration of any building located within the boundaries of this state, or use the title “architect”, or display or use any title, sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person practices or offers to practice architecture, or is an architect, unless the person shall have secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this chapter governing the registration and licensing of architects.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-302 Exemptions.

(a) The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) A professional engineer, as defined in § 17-30-101, but only for work incidental to engineering practice if the professional engineer does not use the designation “architect” or any related term; (2) Employees of those lawfully practicing architecture who are acting under the instruction, control, or supervision of their employer; (3) Officers and employees of the United States Government while engaged within this state in the practice of architecture for the government; (4) Residents of this state who do not use the title “architect” or any term derived therefrom who act as designers for: (A) Buildings that are to be constructed for personal use, such as residences, if the buildings are not intended or adaptable for public employment, assembly, or any other use under which they will be open to the public; (B) Single family detached, duplex, triplex, and quadruplex dwellings; or (C) Buildings whose total cumulative and fair market value to complete, not including site, does not exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); and (5) Owners and employees of planing mills, woodworking establishments, sash and door manufacturers, and jobbers in the designing, planning, detailing, and preparation of data on millwork, woodwork, and cabinetwork, provided they do not use the designation “architect” or any term derived therefrom. (b)(1) The terms of this chapter shall not apply to: (A) Any public school district exempted from the provisions of this chapter; or (B) Every public school district embracing a city with a population in excess of thirty thousand (30,000) which maintains a full-time superintendent of buildings with engineering and architectural experience. (2) This exception shall only apply: (A) If the total cumulative and fair market value to complete the repair and maintenance of buildings already constructed and alterations thereof does not exceed the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); and (B) If the total cumulative and fair market value to complete the new structures will not exceed the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000). (c) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any public school district, place of assembly, daycare, church, or building not more than one (1) story high where: (1) The total cumulative and fair market value to complete the building, alteration, or structure does not exceed the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000); and (2) The plans are approved by the State Fire Marshal.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-303 Partnerships and corporations.

(a) A partnership or a corporation may be admitted to practice architecture in this state if: (1) Two-thirds (2/3) of the partners, if a partnership, or two-thirds (2/3) of the directors, if a corporation, are registered under the laws of any state to practice architecture or engineering; and (2) The person having the practice of architecture in his or her charge is himself or herself a partner, if a partnership, or a director, if a corporation, and registered to practice architecture in this state. (b) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers is authorized to require by rule any partnership or corporation practicing architecture in this state to file information concerning its officers, directors, beneficial owners, and other aspects of its business organization upon such forms as the board prescribes.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-304 Examinations.

(a) To be registered and licensed, an applicant must pass an examination for licensure. (b)(1) To be qualified for admission to an examination to practice architecture in the State of Arkansas, an applicant shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (2) In addition, the applicant shall have all the qualifications required for admission to either the written examination or the senior examination of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. (c) The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers is empowered to make all necessary rules governing the content, grading, time, place, and method of conducting the examinations and may adopt the examinations and recommended grading procedures of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-305 Certification generally.

(a) Upon payment of the proper fee under this chapter, the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall issue a certificate of registration and license to an applicant who: (1) In the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter; or (2)(A) Has been previously issued certificates of registration and license by a body created under legislative enactment of the State of Arkansas. (B) Certificates shall show a license number and the full name of the registrant and shall bear the signatures of the president and secretary and the seal of the board. (b)(1) Issuance of a certificate of registration by the board is evidence that the person named in the certificate of registration is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered architect while the certificate remains unexpired and unrevoked. (2) Certification is synonymous with registration, with the full meaning and effect of a license to practice architecture. (c) Certificates of registration shall expire on July 31 of each year and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed. (d) Renewal may be effected at any time during the month of July by payment of the renewal fee under § 17-15-311. (e) Upon issuing the initial certificate of registration, the board shall include a copy of the Arkansas Architectural Act, § 17-15-101 et seq. The licensee shall return a signed form to the board stating that he or she has read and understands the Arkansas Architectural Act, § 17-15-101 et seq.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-307 Official seal.

(a) Upon registration, each registrant hereunder shall obtain a seal of such design as the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers shall authorize and direct. Plans and specifications prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a registered architect shall be stamped with this seal during the life of the registrant's certificate. It shall be unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any documents with the seal after the certificate of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been revoked unless the certificate shall have been renewed or reissued. (b) No official of this state, or of any county, city, town, or village, now or hereafter charged with the enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations relating to the construction or alteration of buildings, shall accept or approve any plans or specifications which have not been prepared and submitted in full accord with all the provisions of this chapter. Nor shall any payment be approved by any public body for any work, the plans and specifications for which have not been so prepared and signed and sealed by the author.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-308 Grounds for revocation.

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may revoke the certificate of registration and license of an architect upon proof that: (1) The holder of the certificate of registration or license is practicing in violation of this chapter or of the proper rules of the board governing this chapter; (2) The license or certificate of registration has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation or the person named therein has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation; (3) Money other than the regular fees provided for has been paid for the license or certificate of registration; (4) The holder of the license or certificate of registration is falsely impersonating a practitioner or former practitioner of a like or different name or is practicing under an assumed or fictitious name; (5) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-102; (6) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has aided or abetted in the practice of architecture a person not duly authorized to practice architecture under this chapter; (7) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been guilty of fraud or deceit or of gross negligence or misconduct in the practice of architecture; (8) The holder of the certificate of registration or license has been guilty of gross incompetency or recklessness in the construction or designing of buildings; (9) The holder of the license or certificate of registration affixed or permitted to be affixed his or her seal or name to any plans, specifications, drawings, or related documents that were not prepared by him or her or under his or her responsible supervisory control; or (10) The holder of the license or certificate of registration has been adjudged mentally incapable by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-309 Revocation proceedings.

(a)(1) A person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct against a registrant. (2) The charges shall be: (A) In writing; (B) Sworn to by the person making them; and (C) Filed with the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers. (b) All charges deemed worthy of consideration by the board shall be heard by the board within three (3) months after the date upon which they are received by the secretary. (c)(1) The time and place for the hearing shall be fixed by the board. (2) A copy of the charges, together with a notice of the time and place of hearing, shall be personally served on the registrant accused or shall be mailed to the registrant at his or her last known address at least thirty (30) days before the date fixed for the hearing. (3) At the hearing, the accused registrant shall have the right to: (A) Appear personally and by counsel; (B) Cross-examine witnesses appearing against him or her; and (C) Produce evidence and witnesses in his or her own defense. (d) If after the hearing four (4) or more members of the board vote in favor of finding the accused guilty, the board shall revoke the certificate of registration and license of the architect.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-310 Reissuance of certificate of registration.

The Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may reissue a certificate of registration to a person whose certificate of registration has lapsed or has been suspended or revoked, if no charges of violation of this act are pending in any court of record in this state and three (3) or more members of the board vote in favor of reissuance.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-311 Fees.

(a) For the purpose of defraying the expenses of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers and as required for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the following fees and penalties shall be paid by an architect licensed under this chapter: (1) For an application for examination and registration, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of three hundred fifty dollars ($350); (2) For a certificate of registration by exemption, or by transfer of registration from another state or country, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of three hundred fifty dollars ($350); (3) For annual renewal of the registration certificate, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250); (4) For the restoration of a revoked certificate of registration or revoked corporate registration, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the annual renewal fees in effect plus a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each month for the first three (3) months during which time the certificate of registration or corporation registration has been revoked. Thereafter, an additional penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for the balance of one (1) year for a maximum penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per year for a maximum of three (3) years; (5) For a certificate of registration for a corporation, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of three hundred fifty dollars ($350); and (6)(A) For the issuing of an emeritus license, an amount to be fixed by the board that shall at no time exceed the sum of fifty dollars ($50). (B) An emeritus license may be issued by the board to an architect who: (i) Is at least sixty-five (65) years of age; (ii) Has retired; and (iii) Does not practice architecture. (b)(1) All fees must accompany applications. (2) No part of these fees shall be refunded except such part as may be refunded when a certificate of registration is not issued, as may be provided under the rules of the board. (c) It is unlawful for an unregistered person to collect a fee for architectural services, except as an employee collecting a fee as a representative of a registered architect who has performed architectural services. (d) The fee for a duplicate license shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-15-312 Practice by architect not registered in Arkansas — Definition.

(a) This chapter does not prevent: (1) A nonresident who holds the certification issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards from offering to render the professional services involved in the practice of architecture, if for every project the person is involved in, he or she notifies the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in writing that he or she: (A) Holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certificate and is not currently registered in Arkansas but will be present in Arkansas for the purposes of offering to render architectural services for a single project; (B) Will deliver a copy of the notice referred to in subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section to every potential client to whom the applicant offers to render architectural services; and (C) Promises to apply to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers within thirty (30) days for registration if selected as the architect for the project; (2) A person who holds the certification issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards but who is not currently registered in Arkansas from seeking an architectural commission by participating in a single architectural design competition for a project in Arkansas, if for every project the person is involved in, the person notifies the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers in writing that: (A) The person holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certificate and is not currently registered in the jurisdiction but will be present in Arkansas for the purpose of participating in an architectural design competition; (B) The person will deliver a copy of the notice referred to in subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section to every person conducting an architectural design competition in which the applicant participates; and (C) The person promises to apply to the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers within thirty (30) days after being selected as the architect for the project; and (3)(A) A person who is not currently registered in this state but who is currently registered in another jurisdiction from providing uncompensated professional services at the scene of an emergency at the request of a public officer, public safety officer, or municipal or county building inspector acting in an official capacity. (B) “Emergency” means earthquake, eruption, flood, storm, hurricane, or other catastrophe that has been designated as a major disaster or emergency by the President of the United States or the Governor. (b) An individual who possesses a professional degree in architecture and is enrolled in the Architectural Experience Program of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards or under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers may use the title “Architectural Intern” or “Intern Architect” to identify himself or herself.

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