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NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-18 - Certificate of authorization to offer architectural services

45:3-18. Certificate of authorization to offer architectural services  The board shall issue a certificate of authorization to certain corporations and those corporations shall be authorized to offer architectural services as follows: a. A corporation may offer to provide architectural services in this State if: (1) two-thirds (2/3) of the directors are licensed architects; and, (2) two-thirds (2/3) of the shares of stock are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the "Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.).  b. A corporation may offer to provide architectural and closely allied professional services in this State if: (1) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors are licensed architects and closely allied professionals; (2) at least one director is a licensed architect; (3) two-thirds (2/3) of the shares are owned by licensed architects or closely allied professionals; and, (4) a minimum of 20% of the shares are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the "Professional Service Corporation Act," P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.).  The certificate of authorization shall designate a New Jersey licensee or licensees who are in responsible charge of the architectural activities and decisions of the corporation. All final drawings, papers or documents involving the practice of architecture, when issued by the corporation or filed for public record, shall be signed and sealed by the New Jersey licensee who is in responsible charge of the work.  L.1989, c.275, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-19 - Application for certificate of authorization, renewal

45:3-19. Application for certificate of authorization, renewal  Prior to the issuance of a certificate of authorization, a corporation shall file with the board an application, on forms designated by the board, listing, where applicable, the name and address of the corporation and its satellite offices, and the name, address and signature of all officers, corporate board members, directors, principals and any licensees who shall be in responsible charge of the practice of architecture through the corporation, together with such other information as may be required by the board to ensure compliance with its regulations. The same information shall accompany the biennial renewal fee. A change in any of this information shall be reported to the board within 30 days after the effective date of that change.  L.1989, c.275, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-20 - Records maintained by licensee

45:3-20. Records maintained by licensee  A licensee shall maintain such records as are reasonably necessary to establish that the licensee exercised regular and effective supervision of professional services of which such licensee was in responsible charge.  L.1989, c.275, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-21 - Rules, regulations

45:3-21. Rules, regulations  The board shall have the authority to review the professional conduct of any corporation authorized to offer architectural services under the provisions of P.L.1989, c.275 (C.45:3-1.1 et al.). In order to implement those provisions, the board may:  a. Establish by regulations adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) a biennial renewal fee for the certificate of authorization.  b. Suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of authorization of any corporation whose agent, employees, directors or officers violate, or cause to be violated, any of the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act or chapter 8 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, in conformance with the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.).  c. Adopt such rules and regulations as required to carry out the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).  L.1989, c.275, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-22 - Responsibility of corporation

45:3-22. Responsibility of corporation  No corporation shall be relieved of responsibility for the conduct or acts of its agents, employees or officers by reason of compliance with the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act.  L.1989, c.275, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-23 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-23 - Powers, duties of board

45:3-23. Powers, duties of board  Pursuant to the provisions of the "Building Design Services Act," P.L.1989, c.277 (C.45:4B-1 et seq.) the board: a. May refer any complaint, question or controversy, involving the application of that act to the joint committee. b. Shall take no disciplinary action against any professional engineer alleged to have engaged in a violation of that act or the unlicensed practice of architecture. c. Shall refer a request for a declaratory ruling to the joint committee. d. Shall provide any and all documents in its possession regarding any matter referred to the joint committee. e. Shall, where necessary and appropriate, exercise such investigation or enforcement power conferred by law to aid and assist the joint committee in its functions. f. Shall, consistent with that act, discipline any licensed architect who, or business association authorized to offer architectural services which, violates that act. Such a violation shall be deemed professional misconduct. Any violation of that act by an unlicensed individual or unauthorized business association shall be disciplined by the New Jersey State Board of Architects pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). Such a violation shall be deemed the unlicensed practice of architecture. However, the design of an engineering work by an unlicensed individual or unauthorized business association shall be disciplined by the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). Such a violation shall be deemed the unlicensed practice of engineering.  L.1989, c.275, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-24 - Declaration

45:3-24 Declaration  1. It is hereby declared to be in the interest of the citizens of this State to encourage the maintenance of continuing proficiency for licensed architects to the end that the utilization and application of new techniques and advances will be in the public interest. L.1997,c.95,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-25 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-25 - Biennial license renewal; continuing education

45:3-25 Biennial license renewal; continuing education  2. The New Jersey State Board of Architects shall require each architect, as a condition of biennial license renewal pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1972, c.108 (C.45:1-7), to complete any continuing education requirements imposed by the board pursuant to section 3 of this act. L.1997,c.95,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-26 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-26 - Duties of State Board of Architects relative to continuing education

45:3-26 Duties of State Board of Architects relative to continuing education  3. The board shall: a. Promulgate rules and regulations for implementing continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal for licenses issued under its jurisdiction. b. Establish standards for continuing education, including the subject matter and content of courses of study, and the number and type of continuing education credits required of a licensee as a condition of biennial license renewal. c. Recognize the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards as certified record keeping services and recognize the American Institute of Architects, the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards and the School of Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology as certified providers of continuing education, and accredit other equivalent educational programs, including, but not limited to, meetings of constituents and components of architect professional associations recognized by the board, examinations, papers, publications, scientific presentations, teaching and research appointments, table clinics and scientific exhibits, and shall establish procedures for the issuance of credit upon satisfactory proof of the completion of these programs. In the case of education courses or programs, each hour of instruction shall be equivalent to one credit. d. Approve only such continuing education programs as are available to all architects in this State on a reasonable nondiscriminatory basis. L.1997,c.95,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-27 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-27 - Completion of continuing education; proof submission

45:3-27 Completion of continuing education; proof submission  4. The licensee shall submit as proof of completion of continuing education program credits, and the board shall accept as proof, documentation submitted by the licensee or by any entity offering a continuing education program pursuant to this act. L.1997,c.95,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-28 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-28 - Waiver of continuing education requirements

45:3-28 Waiver of continuing education requirements  5. The board may, in its discretion, waive requirements for continuing education under this act on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as health or other good cause. L.1997,c.95,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-29 - Fees

45:3-29 Fees  6. The board may by rule or regulation establish fees for the administration of continuing education requirements. L.1997,c.95,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-30 - Continuing education requirement; conditions

45:3-30 Continuing education requirement; conditions  7. The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits for initial registrations. The board shall not require completion of continuing education credits for any registration periods commencing within 12 months of the effective date of this act. The board shall require completion of continuing education credits on a pro rata basis for any registration periods commencing more than 12 but less than 24 months following the effective date of this act. L.1997,c.95,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-31 - Short title.

45:3-31 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Interior Designers Certification Act." L.2002,c.86,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-32 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-32 - Certification required for "certified interior designer."

45:3-32 Certification required for "certified interior designer."  2. No person shall use the title "certified interior designer" in this State or the abbreviation "CID" or any other title, designation, sign, card or device indicating that such person is a certified interior designer, unless certified pursuant to the provisions of this act. Every holder of a certificate of certification pursuant to this act shall display it in a conspicuous place in the holder's principal office, place of business or employment. No corporation, firm, partnership or association shall be granted a certificate of certification pursuant to this act. L.2002,c.86,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-33 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-33 - Definitions relative to certification of interior designers.

45:3-33 Definitions relative to certification of interior designers.  3. As used in this act: "Board" means the New Jersey State Board of Architects. "Committee" means the Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee established pursuant to section 5 of this act. "Interior design services" means rendering or offering to render services, for a fee or other valuable consideration, in the preparation and administration of interior design documents, including, but not limited to, drawings, schedules and specifications which pertain to the design intent and planning of interior spaces, including furnishings, layouts, non-load bearing partitions, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting location and type, outlet location and type, switch location and type, finishes, materials and interior construction not materially related to or materially affecting the building systems, in accordance with applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards. "Certified interior designer" means an individual who through education, training, and experience is skilled in interior design services for commercial and residential spaces and is certified by the board pursuant to section 9 of this act and holds a current, valid certificate. L.2002,c.86,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-34 - Construction of act relative to certain professions.

45:3-34 Construction of act relative to certain professions.  4. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the practice of architecture, engineering or land surveying or professional planning by the holder of a license to practice that profession issued by this State, but no architect, engineer, surveyor or professional planner shall use the designation "certified interior designer" unless certified as such under the provisions of this act. L.2002,c.86,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-35 - Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee.

45:3-35 Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee.  5. There is established a committee of the board to be known as the Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee. The committee shall consist of five certified interior designers, one of whom is a member of the board. The committee members shall be appointed by the Governor within 60 days after the effective date of this act. Two initial members shall be appointed to one term each of two years and three shall be appointed for three years, and thereafter their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years and shall serve until the appointment and qualification of their successors. A member of the committee shall not be eligible to serve for more than two successive terms. Vacancies in the membership of the committee, however created, shall be similarly filled by appointment of the Governor for the unexpired terms only. In making appointments to the board and the committee the Governor shall give due consideration to the recommendations by State organizations of the interior design profession and shall promptly give due notice to those organizations of any vacancy in the membership of the board or committee. Members of the committee shall be residents of this State, shall have at least 10 years' experience in interior design services, shall be of good standing in the interior design services profession, shall be full-time providers of interior design services and, except as to the initial appointments to the committee, shall be certified under the provisions of this act. The initial appointees shall become certified as soon as practicable after their appointments. The Governor may remove a member of the committee, after hearing, for misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or any other sufficient cause. Members of the committee shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incidental to performance of their duties as members of the committee. Each member of the committee, before entering upon the duties of the office, shall subscribe to an oath to faithfully perform the duties of the office. L.2002,c.86,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-36 - Organization, meetings, schedule of committee.

45:3-36 Organization, meetings, schedule of committee.  6. The committee shall, at its first meeting, called by the Governor as soon as may be practicable following the appointments of its members, and at all annual meetings, to be held in July of each year thereafter, organize by electing from its membership a chair and by appointing a secretary, who need not be a member of the committee, and other assistants as it deems necessary. The committee shall adopt annually a schedule of regular meetings, and special meetings may be held at the call of the chair. A quorum of the committee shall consist of three members. No action shall be taken at a meeting without at least three votes in accord. L.2002,c.86,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-37 - Duties, authority of committee.

45:3-37 Duties, authority of committee.  7. The committee is authorized to: administer examinations required pursuant to this act; review the content and duration of courses of study offered by colleges and universities for degrees in interior design services and to establish and maintain a register of colleges and universities whose curricula in interior design services are approved by the committee; establish and maintain a list of recognized subjects and courses of study; and establish minimum requirements therefor which shall be acceptable to the board and the committee in accordance with standards approved by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or substantially equivalent standards approved by the committee. In addition to those records of proceedings and applicants established by the board, the committee shall keep a record of its proceedings and a record of all applicants for certification, the date of application, name, age, education and other qualifications, place of practice and place of residence, and whether the applicant was rejected or a certificate granted, and the date of that action. L.2002,c.86,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-38 - Application procedure for certification.

45:3-38 Application procedure for certification.  8. Each person applying for certification as a certified interior designer shall make application therefor to the board on the form and in the manner the committee prescribes, and the board shall immediately refer each application to the committee for appropriate action. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the committee that the applicant: a. Is of good moral character; b. (1) Is a graduate of a five-year interior design program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a substantially equivalent program approved by the committee and has completed at least one year of diversified interior design services experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the committee; or (2) Is a graduate of a four-year interior design program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a substantially equivalent program approved by the committee and has completed at least two years of diversified interior design services experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the committee; or (3) Has completed at least three years of an interior design curriculum accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a substantially equivalent curriculum approved by the committee and has completed at least three years of diversified interior design services experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the committee; or (4) Is a graduate of a two-year interior design program accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or a substantially equivalent program approved by the committee and has completed four years of diversified interior design services experience of a grade and character satisfactory to the committee; and c. Has passed the examination offered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). This examination may have been passed before the effective date of this act. L.2002,c.86,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-39 - Review of application.

45:3-39 Review of application.  9. The committee shall review the qualifications of each person who applies for certification. No applicant shall be certified by the board unless a majority of the full committee first determines that the applicant has met the education and experience requirements and performed satisfactorily on the appropriate examination required pursuant to this act. All applicants who are determined to be qualified and are recommended for certification by the committee shall be certified by the board. The committee is authorized to make recommendations to the board with the final decisions to be made by the board. The board is authorized to review the actions taken by the committee with respect to the committee's evaluation and examination of applicants for certification and the board may reverse, modify or fail to implement any determination by the committee with an affirmative vote of a majority of the board. L.2002,c.86,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-40 - Exemption from examination.

45:3-40 Exemption from examination.  10. The committee may exempt from examination an applicant who is certified, registered or licensed as an interior designer in another state, if that state's requirements for certification, registration or licensure are substantially equivalent to those required for a certification in this State. L.2002,c.86,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-41 - Fees.

45:3-41 Fees.  11. The following fees shall be assessed and collected by the board: a. An application fee for certification as a certified interior designer which shall not be subject to refund; b. The initial two-year certification fee for certified interior designers; c. A two-year renewal fee for certified interior designers; and d. A reinstatement fee for certified interior designers. L.2002,c.86,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:3-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:3-42 - Certification without examination.

45:3-42 Certification without examination.  12. For a period of 360 days from the date of the first meeting of the Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee, any individual of good moral character who was residing in this State on the effective date of this act shall qualify as a certified interior designer without examination, upon application for certification and payment of the appropriate fee, provided that the individual has a total of at least 10 years of full-time diversified professional experience on the effective date of this act in interior design of a grade and character acceptable to the committee. L.2002,c.86,s.12.