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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-311 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Qualifications for land surveyor-interns

(1)
An applicant may qualify for enrollment as a land surveyor-intern by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
(2)
(a)
An applicant may qualify for enrollment as a land surveyor-intern by graduation and examination if the applicant passes the fundamentals of surveying examination.
(b)
In order to be admitted to the examination pursuant to subsection (2)(a) of this section, the applicant must have satisfied either of the following requirements:
(I)
The applicant graduated from a board-approved surveying or surveying technology curriculum that is at least four years.
(II)
The applicant has senior status in a board-approved surveying or surveying technology curriculum that is at least four years.
(c)
Upon passing the examination and upon submission of official transcripts to the board verifying graduation or impending graduation, the applicant shall be enrolled as a land surveyor-intern if the applicant is otherwise qualified pursuant to section
12-120-310
.
(3)
(a)
An applicant may qualify for enrollment as a land surveyor-intern by education, experience, and examination if the applicant passes the fundamentals of surveying examination.
(b)
In order to be admitted to the examination pursuant to subsection (3)(a) of this section, the applicant must:
(I)
(A)
Have graduated from high school or the equivalent; and
(B)
Have a cumulative record of four years or more of progressive land surveying experience, of which a maximum of one year of educational credit may be substituted; or
(II)
(A)
Have graduated from a board-approved two-year surveying curriculum; and
(B)
Have a cumulative record of two years or more of progressive land surveying experience.
(c)
Upon passing the examination and the submission of evidence of experience satisfactory to the board, the applicant shall be enrolled as a land surveyor-intern if the applicant is otherwise qualified pursuant to section
12-120-310
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126, § 14, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-212
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 480, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (1)(a) amended, p. 513, § 23, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1502, § 30, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1)(a), (1)(b), (2)(a), (2)(c), (3)(b), and (3)(c) amended, p. 1301, § 28, effective May 28. L. 2007: (2)(b) and (2)(c) amended, p. 293, § 3, effective August 3.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-212 as it existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
For the short title ("Red Tape Reduction Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 20-1326, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 126, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-312 - Eligibility for professional land surveyor

To be eligible for licensing as a professional land surveyor, an applicant shall provide documentation of technical competence.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-213
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 481, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 513, § 24, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1503, § 31, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1301, § 29, effective May 28.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-213 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-314 - Licenses

(1)
The board, upon acceptance of an applicant who has demonstrated competence in professional land surveying and upon receipt of payment of the required fee, shall license and issue a unique license number to the applicant.
(2)
The board, upon acceptance of a qualified land surveyor-intern and upon receipt of payment of the required fee, shall enroll the qualified land surveyor-intern.
(3)
A license may be issued at any time and is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section
12-20-202(1) and (2)
.
(4)
Any person whose license has expired is subject to the penalties provided in this part 3 or section
12-20-202(1)
.
(5)
A professional land surveyor shall give notice to the board, in writing, of any change of address within thirty days after the change.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-215
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 482, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (1) to (3) amended and (5) repealed, pp. 514, 519, §§ 26, 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (2) and (4) amended, p. 1506, § 33, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1) and (6) amended, p. 1302, § 31, effective May 28; (3) and (4) amended, p. 1814, § 45, effective August 4. L. 2013: (1), (2), (4), and (6) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2087, § 21, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-215 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-315 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Fees - disposition

(1)
Pursuant to section
12-20-105
, the board shall charge and collect fees for the following:
(a)
With respect to professional land surveyors:
(I)
Renewal of a license;
(II)
Replacement of a paper certificate or renewal card, if requested by the licensee;
(III)
Application for licensure pursuant to the occupational credential portability program;
(IV)
Application for the principles and practice of surveying examination or the legal aspects of surveying examination;
(V)
Issuance of a paper certificate of licensure, if requested by the licensee;
(VI)
Late renewal of a license;
(VII)
Reexamination for the principles and practice of surveying examination or the legal aspects of surveying examination;
(VIII)
Reinstatement of an expired license;
(IX)
Listing as a retired professional land surveyor;
(b)
With respect to land surveyor-interns:
(I)
Application for the fundamentals of surveying examination;
(II)
Reexamination for the fundamentals of surveying examination;
(III)
Application for enrollment as a land surveyor-intern pursuant to the occupational credential portability program.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126, § 16, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-216
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356, § 22, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 482, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (3) repealed, p. 519, § 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (1)(a)(III) and (1)(b) amended, p. 1506, § 34, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1)(a)(II), (1)(a)(III), (1)(a)(V), (1)(b)(I), (1)(b)(V), and (2) amended and (1)(a)(IX) added, p. 1303, § 32, effective May 28. L. 2013: (1)(a)(II) and (1)(a)(V) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2087, § 22, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-216 as it existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
For the short title ("Red Tape Reduction Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 20-1326, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 126, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-315 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Fees - disposition

(1)
Pursuant to section
12-20-105
, the board shall charge and collect fees for the following:
(a)
With respect to professional land surveyors:
(I)
Renewal of a license;
(II)
Replacement of a paper certificate or renewal card, if requested by the licensee;
(III)
[Repealed by 2024 Amendment.]
(IV)
Application for the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b);
(V)
Issuance of a paper certificate of licensure, if requested by the licensee;
(VI)
Late renewal of a license;
(VII)
Reexamination for the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b);
(VIII)
Reinstatement of an expired license;
(IX)
Listing as a retired professional land surveyor;
(b)
With respect to land surveyor-interns:
(I)
Application for the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b);
(II)
Reexamination for the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b);
(III)
[Repealed by 2024 Amendment.]
Amended by 2024 Ch. 342,§ 12, eff. 8/7/2024.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126, § 16, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-216
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356, § 22, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 482, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (3) repealed, p. 519, § 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (1)(a)(III) and (1)(b) amended, p. 1506, § 34, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1)(a)(II), (1)(a)(III), (1)(a)(V), (1)(b)(I), (1)(b)(V), and (2) amended and (1)(a)(IX) added, p. 1303, § 32, effective May 28. L. 2013: (1)(a)(II) and (1)(a)(V) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2087, § 22, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-216 as it existed prior to 2019.
2024 Ch. 342, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
For the short title ("Red Tape Reduction Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 20-1326, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 126, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-316 - Professional land surveyor's seal - rules

(1)
Upon receiving a license from the board, a professional land surveyor may obtain a crimp type seal, a rubber stamp type seal, or an electronic type seal of a design approved by the board. The seal must contain the licensed professional land surveyor's name and license number and the designation "Colorado licensed professional land surveyor". Colorado land surveyors licensed before July 1, 2004, may continue to use their prior existing seals.
(2)
All documents, plats, and reports resulting from the practice of land surveying shall be identified with and bear the seal or exact copy thereof, signature, and date of signature of the land surveyor in responsible charge.
(3)
A professional land surveyor shall use a seal and signature only when the work to which the seal is applied was prepared under the professional land surveyor's responsible charge.
(4)
The board shall adopt rules governing use of the seal and the retention, use, and distribution of sealed documents and copies thereof.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-217
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 23, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 483, § 1, effective July 1. L. 94: (3) amended, p. 1506, § 35, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1) amended, p. 1309, § 48, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2088, § 23, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-217 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-401 - General provisions

The regulatory authority established by this part 4 is necessary to safeguard the life, health, property, and public welfare of the people of this state and to protect them against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper practice of architecture.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-301
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-301 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-404 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Forms of organizations permitted to practice - requirements

(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this section, no firm, partnership, entity, or group of persons shall be licensed to practice architecture; except that a partnership, entity, or group of persons may use the term "architects" in its business name if a majority of the individual officers and directors or members or partners are either licensed architects under this part 4 or persons who qualify for a license by endorsement under section
12-120-413 (3)
.
(2)
The practice of architecture by the following entities is permitted, subject to subsection (3) of this section:
(a)
A corporation that complies with the "Colorado Business Corporation Act", articles
101
to
117
of title
7
;
(b)
A limited liability company that complies with the "Colorado Limited Liability Company Act", article
80
of title
7
;
(c)
A registered limited liability partnership that has registered in accordance with section
7-60-144
or qualified in accordance with section
7-64-1002
.
(3)
An entity listed in subsection (2) of this section may practice architecture, but only if:
(a)
The practice of architecture by the entity is under the direct supervision of an architect, licensed in the state of Colorado, who is an officer of the corporation, a member of the limited liability company, or a partner in the registered limited liability partnership;
(b)
The architect remains individually responsible to the board and the public for his or her professional acts and conduct; and
(c)
All architectural plans, designs, drawings, specifications, or reports that are involved in the practice, issued by or for the entity, bear the seal and signature of an architect in responsible control of, and directly responsible for, the architectural work when issued.
(4)
(a)
Nothing in this part 4 shall be construed as prohibiting the formation of a corporation, limited liability company, registered limited liability partnership, joint venture, partnership, or association consisting of one or several architects or corporations meeting the requirements of subsection (3) of this section and one or several professional engineers, all duly licensed under the respective provisions of the applicable laws of this state.
(b)
It is lawful for an entity described in subsection (4)(a) of this section to use in its title the words "architects and engineers".
(c)
No identifying media used by any member of the entity shall mislead the public as to the fact that the member is licensed as an architect or as a professional engineer.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-304
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-304 as it existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-407 - Disciplinary proceedings - injunctions

(1)
Section
12-20-403
applies to investigations and hearings under this section.
(2)
The board upon its own motion may, and upon the receipt of a signed complaint in writing from any person shall, investigate the activities of any licensee or other person that present grounds for disciplinary action as specified in this part 4.
(3)
The board may apply for an injunction in accordance with section
12-20-406
, but only to enjoin any person from committing any act declared to be a misdemeanor by this part 4. In order to obtain such injunction, the board need not prove irreparable injury.
(4)
Section
12-20-408
governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board that are subject to judicial review.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-309
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-309 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-408 - Reconsideration and review of board actions

The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in this part 4, may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any such further action, or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto, shall rest in the sole discretion of the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-309.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-309.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-409 - Application for licensing

(1)
An applicant shall submit an application that includes evidence of education and practical experience as required by section
12-120-413
and the rules of the board. The application shall also include a statement that the applicant has never been denied licensure as an architect or been disciplined with regard to the practice of architecture or practiced architecture in violation of the law. If the board determines that an applicant has committed any of the acts specified as grounds for discipline under section
12-120-406(1)
, it may deny an application for examination or licensure. The board shall notify the applicant if it determines that the application is incomplete or otherwise defective and shall specify the grounds for the determination.
(2)
When the board is reviewing or considering conviction of a crime, it shall be governed by sections
12-20-202(5)
and
24-5-101
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-310
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2006: Entire part added with relocated provisions, p. 756, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2013: (1) and (3) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2091, § 29, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-310 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-410 - Professional liability - insurance

(1)
The shareholders, members, or partners of an entity that practices architecture are liable for the acts, errors, and omissions of the employees, members, and partners of the entity except when the entity maintains a qualifying policy of professional liability insurance as set forth in subsection (2) of this section.
(2)
(a)
A qualifying policy of professional liability insurance shall meet the following minimum standards:
(I)
The policy insures the entity against liability imposed upon it by law for damages arising out of the negligent acts, errors, and omissions of all professional and nonprofessional employees, members, and partners; and
(II)
The insurance is in a policy amount of at least seventy-five thousand dollars multiplied by the total number of architects and engineers in or employed by the entity, up to a maximum of five hundred thousand dollars.
(b)
In addition, the policy may include:
(I)
A provision that it shall not apply to the following:
(A)
A dishonest, fraudulent, criminal, or malicious act or omission of the insured entity or any stockholder, employee, member, or partner;
(B)
The conduct of a business enterprise that is not the practice of architecture by the insured entity;
(C)
The conduct of a business enterprise in which the insured entity may be a partner or that may be controlled, operated, or managed by the insured entity in its own or in a fiduciary capacity, including, but not limited to, the ownership, maintenance, or use of property;
(D)
Bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death of a person; or
(E)
Damage to, or destruction of, tangible property owned by the insured entity;
(II)
Any other reasonable provisions with respect to policy periods, territory, claims, conditions, and ministerial matters.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-311
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-311 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-411 - Notification to board

Each architect shall report to the board any malpractice claim against the architect, or against any entity of which the architect is a member, that is settled or in which judgment is rendered, within sixty days after the effective date of the settlement or judgment, if the claim concerned the practice of architecture performed or supervised by the architect; except that a licensee is not required to report any claim that was dismissed by a court of law.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-312
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 30, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2006: Entire part added with relocated provisions, p. 758, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2013: Entire section R&RE, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2092, § 30, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-312 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-412 - Eligibility for architect

To be eligible for licensing as an architect, an applicant shall provide documentation of technical competence.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-313
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-313 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-414 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Retired architects - classification - fees

(1)
An architect who has been duly licensed and is over sixty-five years of age may apply to the board for classification as a retired architect. Retired architects shall not practice architecture and shall pay a fee established by the board to be listed with and retain retired architect status. A person classified as a retired architect may hold himself or herself out as a retired architect.
(2)
A retired architect shall be reinstated to the status of an architect upon payment of the renewal fee established pursuant to sections
12-20-105
and
12-20-202 (1)
. The board shall not assess any additional fees.
(3)
The board may require reexamination of a retired architect who has been retired for two or more years and is seeking reinstatement pursuant to subsection (2) of this section unless the board is satisfied with the retired architect's competence to practice, as required by section
12-20-202 (2)(c)(II)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-314.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2016 Ch. 15, § 1, eff. 8/10/2016.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-314.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-414 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Retired architects - classification - fees

(1)
An architect who has been duly licensed and is over sixty-five years of age may apply to the board for classification as a retired architect. Retired architects shall not practice architecture and shall pay a fee established by the board to be listed with and retain retired architect status. A person classified as a retired architect may hold oneself out as a retired architect.
(2)
A retired architect shall be reinstated to the status of an architect upon payment of the renewal fee established pursuant to sections
12-20-105
and
12-20-202 (1)
. The board shall not assess any additional fees.
(3)
The board may require reexamination of a retired architect who has been retired for two or more years and is seeking reinstatement pursuant to subsection (2) of this section unless the board is satisfied with the retired architect's competence to practice, as required by section
12-20-202 (2)(c)(II)
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 342,§ 25, eff. 8/7/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-314.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2016 Ch. 15, § 1, eff. 8/10/2016.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-314.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2024 Ch. 342, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-415 - Licenses

(1)
The board shall issue a license whenever an applicant for a license to practice architecture in Colorado successfully qualifies for the license as provided in this part 4.
(2)
An architect may renew a license by paying to the board the license renewal fee established pursuant to section
12-20-105
, and the board shall then renew the license. A license issued pursuant to this part 4 is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section
12-20-202(1) and (2)
.
(3)
Any person whose license has expired shall be subject to the penalties provided in this part 4 or section
12-20-202(1)
.
(4)
An architect shall give notice to the board, in a manner prescribed by the board, of any change of address within thirty days after the change.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-315
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 32, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2006: Entire part added with relocated provisions, p. 759, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2013: (2) amended and (4) added, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2092, § 32, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-315 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-416 - Continuing education - rules

The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for continuing education that an architect shall complete in order to renew a license to practice architecture in Colorado.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 72,§ 1, eff. 9/7/2021.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-315.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-315.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-417 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Architect's seal - rules

(1)
Upon receiving a license from the board, an architect may obtain a crimp type seal, a rubber stamp type seal, or an electronic type seal in a design approved by the board. The seal must contain the architect's name and license number and the designation "Colorado licensed architect". Architects licensed before July 1, 2013, may continue to use their existing seals.
(2)
An architect shall use his or her seal, signature, and the date of signature only when the work to which the seal is applied was prepared under the architect's responsible control.
(3)
The board shall adopt rules governing use of the seal and the retention, use, and distribution of sealed documents and copies thereof.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-317
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356, § 34, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2006: Entire part added with relocated provisions, p. 760, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2013: Entire section R&RE, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2092, § 34, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-317 as it existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 4 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-401 — 12-120-417) › Section 12-120-417 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Architect's seal - rules

(1)
Upon receiving a license from the board, an architect may obtain a crimp type seal, a rubber stamp type seal, or an electronic type seal in a design approved by the board. The seal must contain the architect's name and license number and the designation "Colorado licensed architect". Architects licensed before July 1, 2013, may continue to use their existing seals.
(2)
An architect shall use the architect's seal and signature and the date of signature only when the work to which the seal is applied was prepared under the architect's responsible control.
(3)
The board shall adopt rules governing use of the seal and the retention, use, and distribution of sealed documents and copies thereof.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 342,§ 26, eff. 8/7/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-317
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356, § 34, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2006: Entire part added with relocated provisions, p. 760, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2013: Entire section R&RE, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2092, § 34, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-317 as it existed prior to 2019.
2024 Ch. 342, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 125 - [Repealed] (§ 12-125-101) › Section 12-125-101 - to 12-125-113 - [Repealed]

Entire article repealed by 2020 Ch. 269,§5, eff. 7/10/2020.
This article 125 was numbered as article 15.5 prior to the repeal and reenactment of this title 12 in 2019 and was not amended prior to its repeal in 2020. This article 125 was relocated to part 16 of article
30
of title
44
. Former C.R.S. section numbers are shown in editor's notes following those sections that were relocated.
For practicing a profession or operating a business without a license, see § 16-13-306; for rule-making procedures and license suspension and revocation procedures by state agencies, see article 4 of title 24; for an alternative disciplinary action for persons licensed, registered, or certified pursuant to this title 12, see § 24-34-106; for disposition of money collected under this title 12, see §§ 24-35-101 and 24-36-103.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-101 - Short title

The short title of this article 130 is the "Landscape Architects Professional Licensing Act".
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-102 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the regulatory authority established in this article 130 is necessary to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Colorado by preventing the improper design of public domain landscape infrastructure by unauthorized, unqualified, and incompetent persons.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-103 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
and
20
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 130.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-104 - Definitions

As used in this article 130, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board" means the state board of landscape architects, created in section
12-130-106
.
(2)
"Habit-forming drug" means a drug or medicine required to be labeled under section
25-5-415
or the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act",
21 U.S.C. sec. 301
et seq., as a habit-forming drug.
(3)
"Infrastructure" means elements of the public domain that support developments such as roads, streets, parks, plazas, and other places that are not privately owned and managed.
(4)
"Landscape architect" means a person who engages in the practice of landscape architecture.
(5)
"Plan" means to prepare layouts and schemes for land areas, infrastructure systems, facilities, or objects and includes technical documentation.
(6)
(a)
"Practice of landscape architecture" means:
(I)
The application of landscape architectural higher education, training, and experience as well as required mathematical, physical, and social science skills to consult, evaluate, plan, and design projects and improvements principally directed at the functional and aesthetic uses of land;
(II)
Collaboration with architects and engineers during the design of public infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures, concerning the functional and aesthetic requirements of the area and project site; or
(III)
Assistance in the preparation and administration of construction documents, contracts, and contract offers related to site landscape improvements.
(b)
"Practice of landscape architecture" does not include acts exempted by section
12-130-117
.
(7)
"Substantial gift" means a gift, donation, or other consideration sufficient to influence a person to act in a specific manner. The term does not include a gift of nominal value such as reasonable entertainment or hospitality or an employer's reward to an employee for work performed.
(8)
"Supervision" means the actions taken by a landscape architect in directing, personally reviewing, correcting, or approving the work performed by an employee or subcontractor of the landscape architect.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-103 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-105 - License required

On and after January 1, 2008, a person shall not practice landscape architecture or represent himself or herself as a landscape architect unless the person has a license issued by the board. A person licensed by the board is entitled to use the stamp specified in section
12-130-116
, which shall constitute a professional credential attesting to the minimum competence of the landscape architect.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-104 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-106 - Board - composition - appointments - terms

(1)
There is hereby created in the division the Colorado state board of landscape architects. The board shall consist of five members who shall have the following qualifications:
(a)
Three members shall:
(I)
Be licensed landscape architects in Colorado;
(II)
Have at least three years of experience in the practice of landscape architecture; and
(III)
Be residents of the state of Colorado;
(b)
(I)
Two members shall:
(A)
Not be licensed landscape architects nor practice landscape architecture in any jurisdiction;
(B)
Not have a current or prior significant personal or financial interest in the practice of landscape architecture; and
(C)
Be residents of the state of Colorado.
(II)
Of the two members appointed pursuant to this subsection (1)(b), one member shall be a building or landscape contractor in Colorado.
(2)
Appointments to the board shall be made by the governor and shall be made to provide for staggering of terms of members so that not more than two members' terms expire each year. Thereafter appointments shall be for terms of four years. Each board member shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which the member is appointed or until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified. Appointees shall be limited to two full terms. The governor may remove a member of the board for misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, or an act that would justify the revocation of the board member's license to practice landscape architecture, if applicable.
(3)
The board shall meet on or before August 30 of each year and elect from its members a chair and vice-chair. The board shall meet at other times as it deems necessary, but not less than twice a year.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-105 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-107 - Powers and duties of board - rules

(1)
The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(a)
To promulgate rules pursuant to section
12-20-204
;
(b)
To examine license applicants for qualifications;
(c)
To review special cases as authorized in this article 130;
(d)
To grant the licenses of duly qualified applicants to practice landscape architecture in accordance with this article 130;
(e)
To adopt and use a seal;
(f)
To conduct hearings in accordance with sections
12-20-403
and
24-4-105
upon complaints concerning the conduct of landscape architects;
(g)
To refer for prosecution by the district attorney or the attorney general persons violating this article 130;
(h)
To require a licensed landscape architect to have a stamp as prescribed by the board; and
(i)
To take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section
12-20-404
against or censure any person who, while holding a landscape architect license, violates any provision of this article 130; issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section
12-20-405
; or impose other conditions or limitations on a licensee.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-107 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-108 - Records

(1)
The board shall keep a record of its proceedings, a register of all applications for licensing, and other information deemed necessary by the board.
(2)
The records of the board shall be public records pursuant to article
72
of title
24
. Copies of records and papers of the board or the department concerning the administration of this article 130, when certified and authenticated by seal, shall be received by a court in the same manner as original documents.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-110 - Fees

The director shall establish a schedule of reasonable fees for applications, licenses, renewal of licenses, inactive status, and late fees. The fees shall be set, collected, and credited pursuant to section
12-20-105
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-45-111
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-111 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 130 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-130-101 — 12-130-119) › Section 12-130-111 - Professional liability - insurance

(1)
The shareholders, members, or partners of an entity that practices landscape architecture are liable for the acts, errors, and omissions of the employees, members, and partners of the entity, except when the entity maintains a qualifying policy of professional liability insurance as set forth in subsection (2) of this section.
(2)
(a)
A qualifying policy of professional liability insurance shall meet the following minimum standards:
(I)
The policy shall insure the entity against liability imposed upon it by law for damages arising out of the negligent acts, errors, and omissions of all professional and nonprofessional employees, members, and partners; and
(II)
The insurance shall be in a policy amount of at least seventy-five thousand dollars multiplied by the total number of landscape architects in or employed by the entity, up to a maximum of five hundred thousand dollars.
(b)
In addition, the policy may include:
(I)
A provision stating that the policy shall not apply to the following:
(A)
A dishonest, fraudulent, criminal, or malicious act or omission of the insured entity or of any stockholder, employee, member, or partner of the insured entity;
(B)
The conduct of a business enterprise that is not the practice of landscape architecture by the insured entity;
(C)
The conduct of a business enterprise in which the insured entity may be a partner or that may be controlled, operated, or managed by the insured entity in its own or in a fiduciary capacity, including, but not limited to, the ownership, maintenance, or use of property;
(D)
Bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death of a person; or
(E)
Damage to, or destruction of, tangible property owned by the insured entity;
(II)
Any other reasonable provisions with respect to policy periods, territory, claims, conditions, and ministerial matters.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-45-112
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-45-112 as it existed prior to 2019.