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17-15-201. Members.
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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
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-15-201
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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.
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17-35-301. Registration of interior designers.
(a) It is unlawful for a person who is not registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq., as an interior designer to advertise as a registered interior designer or to use the title of “registered interior designer” or any other words, letters, figures, or other devices for the purpose of implying, directly or indirectly, that the person is registered under this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq.
(b) It is unlawful for a company, partnership, association, corporation, or other similar organization, after January 1, 1994, to advertise that it is in a position to provide the services of a registered interior designer unless the persons providing the services are in the responsible charge of a registered interior designer.
(c) An applicant for registration as a registered interior designer shall establish to the satisfaction of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers that the applicant:
(1) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2) Has not been convicted of an offense listed under § 17-3-102 that bears directly on the fitness of the applicant to be registered;
(3) Has passed or supplied proof of passage of the examination required by this subchapter, § 17-15-201 et seq., and § 17-35-101 et seq.; and
(4) Meets any other requirements established by the board.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-35-301
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17-36-301. License or permit required.
(a)(1) A person shall not perform or offer to perform, either directly or indirectly, landscape architectural services or assume or use the title or designation of “landscape architect” unless the person has secured from the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers a license as a landscape architect under this subchapter and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this chapter and § 17-15-201 et seq.
(2) It is the purpose of this chapter to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(b) Every holder shall display the license or permit in a conspicuous place.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 17-36-301
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25-16-901. Definitions — Limitations.
(a) For purposes of this subchapter, the term “state board” means every state board, commission, committee, council, task force, and similar entity except the General Assembly, the State Highway Commission, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
(b) This subchapter shall have no effect on the payment of mileage, expense reimbursement, and per diem authorized by law to be paid to members of the General Assembly, the State Highway Commission, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 25-16-901
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