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CA Bus & Prof Code § 5482 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 2 - Advertisers|ARTICLE 10 - Revenue|Section 5482.

5482.  Any display owner who does not remove an advertising display that is placed or maintained in violation of this chapter and is removed and destroyed by the director or any authorized employee pursuant to Section 5463, shall pay to the director a fine in an amount equivalent to any costs related to that removal and destruction.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 152, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5483 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 2 - Advertisers|ARTICLE 10 - Revenue|Section 5483.

5483.  The expense of administering this chapter is under the control of the director. Money in the State Highway Account in the State Transportation Fund shall be available for the administration and enforcement of this chapter upon appropriation by the Legislature or when made available pursuant to Section 13322 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1106.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5484 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 2 - Advertisers|ARTICLE 10 - Revenue|Section 5484.

5484.  (a) The license fee is two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for an original license and for each annual renewal thereof for any applicant maintaining six or less sign or structure permits, or both, except where the applicant has engaged in the business of outdoor advertising without a valid, unrevoked and unexpired license, the fee for any issuance of the first license thereafter is three hundred fifty dollars ($350), one hundred dollars ($100) of which is the penalty. (b) The license fee is five hundred dollars ($500) for an original license and for each annual renewal for any applicant maintaining seven or more sign or structure permits, or both, except where the applicant has engaged in the business of outdoor advertising without a valid, unrevoked and unexpired license, the fee for any issuance of the first license thereafter is six hundred dollars ($600), one hundred dollars ($100) of which is the penalty.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 524, Sec. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5485 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 2 - Advertisers|ARTICLE 10 - Revenue|Section 5485.

5485.  (a) (1) The annual permit fee for each advertising display shall be set by the director.(2) The fee shall not exceed the amount reasonably necessary to recover the cost of providing the service or enforcing the regulations for which the fee is charged, but in no event shall the fee exceed one hundred dollars ($100). This maximum fee shall be increased in the 2007–08 fiscal year and in the 2012–13 fiscal year by an amount equal to the increase in the California Consumer Price Index.(3) The fee may reflect the department’s average cost, including the indirect costs, of providing the service or enforcing the regulations.(b) If a display is placed or maintained without a valid, unrevoked, and unexpired permit, the following penalties shall be assessed:(1) If the advertising display is placed or maintained in a location that conforms to the provisions of this chapter, a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be assessed.(2) If the advertising display is placed or maintained in a location that does not conform to the provisions of this chapter or local ordinances, and is not removed within thirty days of written notice from the department or the city or the county with land use jurisdiction over the property upon which the advertising display is located, a penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) plus one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the advertising display is placed or maintained after the department sends written notice shall be assessed.(c) In addition to the penalties set forth in subdivision (b), the gross revenues from the unauthorized advertising display that are received by, or owed to, the applicant and a person working in concert with the applicant shall be disgorged.(d) The department or a city or a county within the location upon which the advertising is located may enforce the provisions of this section.(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if an action results in the successful enforcement of this section, the department may request the court to award the department its enforcement costs, including, but not limited to, its reasonable attorneys’ fees for pursuing the action.(f) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to strengthen the ability of local governments to enforce zoning ordinances governing advertising displays.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 972, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5486 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 2 - Advertisers|ARTICLE 10 - Revenue|Section 5486.

5486.  In addition to the fees set forth in Section 5485, no application for an original permit to place an advertising structure shall be accepted by the department unless it is also accompanied by an application fee of three hundred dollars ($300). The application fee shall be retained by the department whether or not a permit is issued.An applicant may request a preliminary determination as to whether a proposed structure and location would be legally eligible for a state permit upon submission of a fee of two hundred dollars ($200), one hundred dollars ($100) of which shall be credited toward an application fee for an original permit at this location if a permit is applied for within one year of the response to the request for preliminary determination.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 524, Sec. 3.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 5500.

5500.  As used in this chapter, architect means a person who is licensed to practice architecture in this state under the authority of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1223, Sec. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5500.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 5500.1.

5500.1.  (a) The practice of architecture within the meaning and intent of this chapter is defined as offering or performing, or being in responsible control of, professional services which require the skills of an architect in the planning of sites, and the design, in whole or in part, of buildings, or groups of buildings and structures.(b) Architects’ professional services may include any or all of the following:(1) Investigation, evaluation, consultation, and advice.(2) Planning, schematic and preliminary studies, designs, working drawings, and specifications.(3) Coordination of the work of technical and special consultants.(4) Compliance with generally applicable codes and regulations, and assistance in the governmental review process.(5) Technical assistance in the preparation of bid documents and agreements between clients and contractors.(6) Contract administration.(7) Construction observation.(c) As a condition for licensure, architects shall demonstrate a basic level of competence in the professional services listed in subdivision (b) in examinations administered under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 184, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 5501.

5501.  This chapter constitutes the chapter on professional architects. It shall be known and may be cited as the Architects Practice Act.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 566, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 5502.

5502.  As used in this chapter, board refers to the California Architects Board.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1054, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5510 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5510.

5510.  There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a California Architects Board which consists of 10 members.Any reference in law to the California Board of Architectural Examiners shall mean the California Architects Board.This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 376, Sec. 2. (SB 608) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5510.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5510.1.

5510.1.  The Legislature finds and declares that it is the mandate of the board to regulate the practice of architecture in the interest and for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. For this purpose, the board shall delineate the minimum professional qualifications and performance standards for admission to and practice of the profession of architecture. The board shall establish a fair and uniform enforcement policy to deter and prosecute violations of this chapter or any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter to provide for the protection of the consumer.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1223, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5510.15 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5510.15.

5510.15.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Architects Board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5514 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5514.

5514.  The membership of the board shall be composed of 10 members, five of whom shall be architects and five of whom shall be public members.The five professional members of the board shall be selected from architects in good standing who have been licensed and in practice in this state for at least five years at the time of appointment, all of whom shall be residents and in practice in California.The public members of the board shall not be licensees of the board.This section shall become operative on January 1, 1988.(Repealed (in Sec. 2.2) and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1327, Sec. 2.4. Section operative January 1, 1988, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5515 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5515.

5515.  Every person appointed shall serve for four years and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor or until one year shall have elapsed since the expiration of the term for which he or she was appointed, whichever first occurs.No person shall serve as a member of the board for more than two consecutive terms.Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of the term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term.Each appointment shall expire on June 30 of the fourth year following the year in which the previous term expired.The Governor shall appoint three of the public members and the five licensed members qualified as provided in Section 5514. The Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a public member.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 280, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5515.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5515.5.

5515.5.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 130 or 5515, the following provisions shall apply:(1) Of the three licensed members appointed by the Governor whose terms commence on July 1, 2013, the term of two members shall expire on June 30, 2017, and the term of one member shall expire on June 30, 2019.(2) Of the two licensed members appointed by the Governor whose terms commence on July 1, 2014, the term of one member shall expire on June 30, 2018, and the term of the other member shall expire on June 30, 2020.(3) The term of the public member appointed by the Governor that commences on July 1, 2014, shall expire on June 30, 2019.(4) Of the two public members appointed by the Governor whose terms commence on July 1, 2016, the term of one member shall expire on June 30, 2020, and the term of the other member shall expire on June 30, 2021.(b) Except as provided in subdivision (a), this section shall not be construed to affect the application of Section 130 or 5515 to the terms of a current or future member of the board.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 317, Sec. 1. (AB 1822) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5516 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5516.

5516.  Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1645.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5517 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5517.

5517.  The board may appoint a person exempt from civil service who shall be designated as an executive officer and who shall exercise the powers and perform the duties delegated by the board and vested in the executive officer by this chapter.This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 376, Sec. 3. (SB 608) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5518 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5518.

5518.  The board shall elect from its members a president, a vice president, and a secretary to hold office for one year, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1223, Sec. 4.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5520 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5520.

5520.  The board shall adopt a seal for its own use. The seal used shall have the words, “California Architects Board” inscribed thereon.The executive officer shall have the care and custody of the seal.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 376, Sec. 4. (SB 608) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5521 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5521.

5521.  The executive officer shall keep an accurate record of all proceedings of the board.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 47, Sec. 42. Effective March 21, 1984.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5522 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5522.

5522.  The board shall meet at least once each calendar quarter for the purpose of transacting such business as may lawfully come before it.The board may hold meetings at such other times and at such places as it may designate.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1223, Sec. 5.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5523 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5523.

5523.  Special meetings of the board shall be called by the executive officer upon the written notice of four members by giving each member of the board 10 days’ written notice of the time and place of the meeting.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 47, Sec. 43. Effective March 21, 1984.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5524 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5524.

5524.  Six of the members of the board constitute a quorum of the board for the transaction of business. The concurrence of five members of the board present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present shall be necessary to constitute an act or decision of the board, except that when all 10 members of the board are present at a meeting duly held, the concurrence of six members shall be necessary to constitute an act or decision of the board.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1327, Sec. 4.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5525 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5525.

5525.  The board may prosecute all persons guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter. Except as provided in Section 159.5, the board may employ inspectors, special agents, investigators, and such clerical assistants as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter. It may also fix the compensation to be paid for such services and incur such additional expense as may be deemed necessary.(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 716.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5526 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5526.

5526.  (a) The board shall adopt rules and regulations governing the examination of applicants for licenses to practice architecture in this state.(b) The board may, by rule or regulation, adopt rules of professional conduct that are not inconsistent with state or federal law. Every person who holds a license issued by the board shall be governed and controlled by these rules.(c) The board may adopt other rules and regulations as may be necessary and proper.(d) The board may, from time to time, repeal, amend, or modify rules and regulations adopted under this section. No rule or regulation shall be inconsistent with this chapter.(e) The board shall adopt, by regulation, a system as described in Section 125.9 for the issuance to a licensee of a citation and a system as described in Section 148 for the issuance of an administrative citation to an unlicensed person who is acting in the capacity of a licensee or registrant under the jurisdiction of the board.(f) The adoption, repeal, amendment, or modification of these rules and regulations shall be made in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 759, Sec. 43. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5526.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5526.5.

5526.5.  (a) In addition to requesting an administrative hearing as provided for in paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 125.9, the cited person may request an informal conference to review the acts shared in the citation. The cited person shall make the request for an informal conference in writing, within 30 days of the date of issuance of the citation, to the executive officer.(b) The executive officer or their designee shall hold, within 60 days from the receipt of the request, an informal conference with the cited person. The executive officer or their designee may extend the 60-day period for good cause.(c) Following the informal conference, the executive officer or their designee may affirm, modify, or dismiss the citation, including any fine that is levied, order of abatement, or order of correction issued. The executive officer or their designee shall state in writing the reasons for the action and transmit a copy of those findings to the cited person within 30 days after the informal conference.(d) If the citation, including any fine that is levied or order of abatement or correction, is affirmed or modified following the informal conference, the respondent may make a request in writing to the executive officer within 30 days of the affirmed or modified citation, for a formal hearing, which shall be conducted as provided for in paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 125.9.(e) A cited person shall not request an informal conference for a citation which has been affirmed or modified following an informal conference.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 376, Sec. 5. (SB 608) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5527 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5527.

5527.  Whenever any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice which constitutes or which will constitute an offense against this chapter, the superior court of the county in which the offense has occurred or is about to occur, on application of the board, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining such act or practice.The proceedings authorized by this section shall be in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 517, Sec. 15.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5528 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5528.

5528.  (a) The board may select and contract with necessary architect consultants who are licensed architects to assist it in its enforcement program on an intermittent basis. The architect consultants shall perform only those services that are necessary to carry out and enforce this chapter.(b) For the purposes of Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code, any consultant under contract with the board shall be considered a public employee.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 475, Sec. 1.2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5535 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5535.

5535.  As used in this chapter, the word “person” includes any individual, firm, partnership, general corporation, professional corporation, or limited liability partnership, as authorized by the Corporations Code.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 275, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)