§ 17-15-305 - Certification generally. - Arkansas Statutes

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.