Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/26/003
Timestamp: 2018-09-25 21:15:07
Document Index: 786665284

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 122', '§ 127', '§ 1', '§ 15', '§ 16', '§ 123', '§ 25', '§ 124', '§ 1', '§ 161', '§ 129', '§ 1', '§ 1', '§ 4', '§ 16', '§ 1', '§ 17', '§ 163', '§ 1', '§ 17', '§ 1', '§ 4', '§ 5', '§ 165', '§ 31', '§ 166', '§ 1', '§ 202', '§ 5', '§ 203', '§ 1', '§ 11', '§ 204', '§ 1', '§ 205', '§ 1', '§ 206', '§ 1', '§ 207', '§ 1', '§ 208', '§ 1', '§ 1', '§ 8', '§ 170', '§ 20', '§ 10', '§ 211', '§ 54', '§ 212', '§ 92']

Chapter 003: ARCHITECTS
§ 122. Prohibitions; penalties
(1) practice or attempt to practice architecture or hold himself or herself out as being able to do so in this state without first having obtained the license required by this chapter; or
(2) use in connection with the person's name any letters, words, title, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is an architect unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter; or
(3) practice or attempt to practice architecture during license revocation or suspension; or
(4) stamp or seal any documents with their architect's seal if their license to practice architecture has expired or is revoked; or
(b) A person who violates any of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in 3 V.S.A. § 127(c).
(c) Injunctive relief will be available on application of the office of attorney general or an attorney assigned by the office of professional regulation, pursuant to a complaint filed in the superior court of Washington County to restrain violations of this chapter. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2005, No. 27, § 15; 2007, No. 29, § 16.)
§ 123. Repealed. 1973, No. 118, § 25, eff. Oct. 1, 1973.
§ 124. Construction; exemptions
(a) This chapter shall not be construed to affect or prevent:
(1) the practice of engineering by a professional engineer licensed under the laws of this state;
(2) the preparation of working drawings, details and shop drawings by persons other than architects for use in connection with the execution of their work;
(3) employees of those lawfully practicing as architects under the provisions of this chapter from acting under the instruction, control, or supervision of their employers;
(4) supervision by builders or superintendents employed by such builders, of the construction or structural alteration of buildings or structures;
(5) design and construction, and the provision of services related thereto, of the following if the structure is:
(A) a detached single, two-family, three-family, or four-family dwelling, or a shed, storage building, or garage incidental to that dwelling;
(B) a farm building, including barns, silos, sheds, or housing for farm equipment and machinery, livestock, poultry, or storage; or
(C) a pre-engineered building, or a building, plans for which have been stamped or sealed by a licensed professional in the appropriate field.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to permit any person not licensed as provided in this chapter to use the title architect, or any title, sign, card, or device to indicate that such person is an architect.
(c) This chapter shall not be construed to limit or restrict in any manner the right of a practitioner of another profession or occupation from carrying on in the usual manner any of the functions incidental to that profession or occupation. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Subchapter 002: VERMONT BOARD OF ARCHITECTS
§ 161. Creation of board; appointment of members; term of office; oath of office
(a) A board of architects is created whose official title shall be "Vermont Board of Architects."
(b) The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the governor as follows: five architects and two public members. All members shall be Vermont residents. The architect members shall have been in active practice in Vermont for not less than three years and shall be in active practice during their incumbency. The public members shall be persons who have no financial interest personally or through a spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister in the activities regulated under this chapter, other than as consumers or possible consumers of its services.
(c) Board members shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to 3 V.S.A. §§ 129b and 2004.
(d) Each member shall file with the director of the office of professional regulation the constitutional oath of office.
(f) No member may be appointed to more than two consecutive terms.
(g) [Deleted.] (Amended 1959, No. 160, § 1; 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(d); 2005, No. 27, § 16.)
(a) A majority of the members of the board shall be a quorum for transacting business and all action shall be taken upon a majority vote of the members present and voting.
(b) The provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 (the Vermont Administrative Procedure Act) relating to contested cases shall apply to proceedings under this chapter.
(c) Fees for the service of process and attendance before the board shall be the same as the fees paid sheriffs and witnesses in superior court. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2005, No. 27, § 17.)
§ 163. Repealed. 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.
(1) adopt rules, according to the provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25, the Administrative Procedure Act, which are necessary for the performance of its duties;
(2) provide general information to applicants for licensure as architects;
(4) adopt rules which define the activities that must be completed by an applicant in order to fulfill the experience requirements established by this chapter. Such activities shall be designed to ensure that all applicants acquire experience in critical areas of architecture but shall not be used to limit or unduly delay admission to practice;
(5) inform applicants of their right to register a complaint with the board and the office of professional regulation if they are unable to obtain the supervision necessary to fulfill the experience requirements of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter. The board shall monitor the availability of supervised activities to determine that the experience requirements do not become a barrier to entry into the profession;
(6) if applications for licensure by examination are pending, offer examinations at least once each year and pass upon the qualifications of applicants;
(7) use the administrative and legal services provided by the office of professional regulation under 3 V.S.A. chapter 5.
(b) The board may conduct hearings as provided in 3 V.S.A. chapter 5.
(c)-(f) [Deleted.] (Amended 1983, No. 230 (Adj. Sess.), § 17(2); 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(d); 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 5.)
§§ 165Repealed. 1997, No. 145 (Adj. Sess.), § 31.
§§ 166-170. Repealed. 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.
§ 202. Repealed. 1959, No. 160, § 5.
§ 203. Corporations; limited liability companies
(c) A corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or individual proprietorship with which the architect may practice shall be jointly and severally liable with the architect for work performed. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1997, No. 40, § 11.)
§ 204. Licenses generally
The board shall upon payment of the fees prescribed in this chapter, license any applicant who, in the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of this chapter. Certificates of licensure shall bear a serial number and the full name of the licensee, and shall bear the signatures of the chairperson, the secretary of the board, and the seal of the board. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 205. Licensure without examination
The board may, upon payment of the required fee, license without examination an applicant who presents evidence that he or she:
(1) is licensed in another state in which the requirements for licensure are essentially equivalent to those required by this chapter; or
(2) holds the certificate of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. (Amended 1966, No. 48 (Sp. Sess.); 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 206. Display of license
A license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the licensee's principal place of business or employment. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 207. Repealed. 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.
§ 208. Seal
Each licensee shall obtain a seal of such design as the board shall authorize and direct. Plans and specifications prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a licensed architect shall be stamped with the licensee's seal. (Amended 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
(1) Application for license $ 60.00
(2) Initial license issuance $ 20.00
(3) Biennial renewal $155.00
(Amended 1967, No. 105, eff. April 14, 1967; 1985, No. 248 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; 1999, No. 49, § 170; 2001, No. 143 (Adj. Sess.), § 20, eff. June 21, 2002; 2005, No. 202 (Adj. Sess.), § 10.)
§§ 211Repealed. 2005, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 54.
§ 212. Repealed. 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 92.