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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-5 - Appointment of state board of architecture

The State Board of Architecture is composed of five (5) members who are licensed architects residing in this state and who have been engaged in the practice of architecture not less than seven (7) years. It is the duty of the board to carry out the purposes of this chapter as herein provided.
The Governor shall appoint the members of the board, and each member shall serve for a term of five (5) years. The terms shall be staggered so that the term of not more than one (1) member shall expire each year on June 1.
Each member shall hold over after the expiration of his term until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. The Governor shall fill any vacancy occurring in the membership of the board for the unexpired term of such membership. The Governor may remove any of the members of said board for inefficiency, neglect of duty or dishonorable conduct.
Codes, 1930, § 3611; 1942, § 8632-03; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 3; reenacted without substantive change, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 3; Laws, 1988, ch. 578, § 2, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-7 - Organization, oath and bond of treasurer

The members of the board shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, take and subscribe an oath before any officer authorized to administer oaths in the state, for the faithful performance of duty, and file same with the Secretary of State. The members of the board shall as soon as possible, after their appointment and qualification, meet and shall annually thereafter in the month of January elect from their number a president, and a secretary who shall also be treasurer. The treasurer shall file a bond in the penal sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) with the Secretary of State, such bond to be accepted and approved by the Secretary of State before the treasurer shall enter upon the duties of his office.
Codes, 1930, § 3612; 1942, § 8632-04; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 4; Laws, 1988, ch. 578, § 3, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-9 - Rules, records, seal, quorum of board

The board shall adopt all necessary rules, regulations and bylaws to govern its proceedings not inconsistent with this chapter or the laws of this state. The board shall adopt a seal, and the secretary shall have the care and custody thereof, and shall keep a record of all proceedings of the board, which shall always be open to public examination. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
Codes, 1930, § 3613; 1942, § 8632-05; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 5; reenacted without substantive change, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 5, eff. 7/1/1983.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-11 - Compensation and expense of board

The board is hereby authorized to pay from registration and other fees provided for herein the expenses of said board and the office thereof, the examinations held by said board, the bond premium of the treasurer, the pay of clerks or assistants hired by the board in the performance of its duties, attorney's fees for services rendered in connection with the affairs of the board, and fees and necessary expenses incident to cooperation with national boards and like boards of other states, and in no case shall any of such fees or expenses be paid by the state of Mississippi or be charged against said state.
The members of the board shall be entitled to receive a per diem in such amount as shall be set by resolution of the board but not to exceed the amount provided for in Section
25-3-69
, and shall be entitled to be reimbursed for their traveling expenses and hotel expenses incurred in the pursuance of their duties. The secretary and treasurer of said board shall receive such annual compensation as shall, by resolution adopted by the board, be provided by the board, subject to the approval of the state personnel board.
Codes, 1930, § 3614; 1942, § 8632-06; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 6; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 6, eff. 7/1/1983.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-15 - Filing notice of election of officers, rules and regulations

The board shall immediately upon the election of each officer thereof, and upon adoption, repeal or modification of its rules of government or its rules and regulations for registration of applicants, file with the secretary of state, the name and postoffice address of each officer, and a copy of such rules and regulations or the amendments, repeal or modifications thereof.
Codes, 1930, § 3616; 1942, § 8632-08; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 8, eff. 7/1/1983.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-17 - Architect registration examination

Applicants for registration by examination must pass the Architect Registration Examination as provided below. The board shall administer the Architect Registration Examination, as prepared by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, to all candidates who have been approved by the board in accordance with the training and educational requirements pertaining to registration by examination. The examination must be administered in compliance with those methods and procedures recommended by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and adopted by the board. Examinations will be administered by the board to approved candidates only.
An application for examination shall be made upon forms prescribed and furnished by the board. The board shall consider such application only if the applicant has met all training and educational requirements pertaining to registration by examination, has furnished a completed council record from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and has supplied any additional evidence or information required by the board. Failure to supply such additional evidence or information within a specific time set by the board may be considered just and sufficient cause for denial of the application.
The Architect Registration Examination must be graded in accordance with the methods and procedures recommended by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. To achieve registration, an examination candidate shall pass all sections of the examination with the minimum score specified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
Once registration is granted an applicant, all examination materials held in the applicant's file shall be destroyed. The only information retained shall be the actual test results and the date of examination. The examination materials for unsuccessful candidates shall be held until such candidates have passed all sections of the Architect Registration Examination. If a candidate fails to take three (3) consecutive examinations, then the only information retained in such candidate's file shall be the actual scores of the attempted sections along with the dates such examinations were taken. All other material must be destroyed.
The board may adopt such other rules and regulations pertaining to the administration, grading, cost and fees of the examination as the board may deem proper.
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Codes, 1930, § 3617; 1942, § 8632-09; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 9; Laws, 1976, ch. 363, § 4; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 9; Laws, 1988, ch. 578, § 5; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 23, eff. 7/1/1997.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-21 - Qualifications required of architects residing outside this state

Any architect residing outside this state may obtain a certificate to practice in the State of Mississippi by complying with Section
73-1-13
, and by paying the fees prescribed by the rules of the board; however, no such nonresident applicant shall receive a certificate to practice in this state unless the applicant furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant holds a current and valid registration issued by a registration authority recognized by the board, holds a National Council of Architectural Registration Board's certificate, has never been restrained from practicing architecture, and has never had a certificate or license revoked. Each nonresident applicant shall submit, as a part of the application, a sworn affidavit stating that neither such applicant nor any person in, or agent of, the applicant's firm has practiced or is practicing architectural work in this state prior to the applicant having been licensed by the board unless such person or agent holds a license to practice architecture in this state. Failure to submit this affidavit is just cause for disapproval of the application. Every applicant for reciprocity registration shall comply fully with the requirements for resident applicants, except that nonresident applicants who met the requirements for issuance of a certificate of registration by the board prior to January 1, 1987, and who, on that date, held a current and valid registration by a registration authority recognized by the board or were qualified exam candidates in another jurisdiction recognized by the board, shall not be required to meet the degree requirements of Section
73-1-13
. The board shall have the further right to exercise its discretion as to whether such nonresident architect shall be issued such certificate to practice.
The issuance of a certificate by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section
73-50-1
or
73-50-2
, as applicable.
Codes, 1930, § 3620; 1942, § 8632-11; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 11; Laws, 1976, ch. 363, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 11; Laws, 1988, ch. 578, § 7; Laws, 2000, ch. 472, § 1; Laws, 2010, ch. 361, § 1, eff. 3/15/2010.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 398, HB 1263,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 4, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-23 - Temporary licenses not to be issued

No temporary license to practice shall be issued by the board, except as authorized under Section
73-50-1
.
Codes, 1942, § 8632-12; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 11; Laws, 1976, ch. 363, § 7; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 12, eff. 7/1/1983.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 5, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-25 - Penalty for practicing without certificate; injunctive relief

(a)
It is unlawful and it is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment of not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both, for a person to practice architecture, as defined in this chapter, without current certificate in this state, or to advertise or put out any sign or card or other device which might indicate to the public that the person is entitled to practice as an architect.
(b)
If any person, firm or corporation violates any of the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of the board shall, upon direction of a majority of the board, in the name of the State of Mississippi, acting through an attorney employed by the board, apply in any chancery court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining such violation or for an order enforcing compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Upon the filing of a verified petition in the proper court, such court or any judge thereof, if satisfied by the sworn petition, by affidavit or otherwise, that such person has violated this chapter, may issue a temporary injunction on five (5) days' notice to the defendant enjoining such continued violation, and such injunction shall remain in force and effect until a final hearing. If at such hearing it is established that such person has violated, or is violating this chapter, the court may enter a decree permanently enjoining such violation or enforcing compliance with this chapter and awarding all cost and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, to the board. In case of violation of any decree issued in compliance with this subsection, the court may try and punish the offender for contempt of court and shall fine the offender a sum of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per offense. Each day of the violation is a separate offense, and the court shall proceed as in other cases in chancery.
(c)
The proceedings in this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the other remedies and penalties provided in this chapter.
Codes, 1930, § 3621; 1942, § 8632-13; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 13; Laws, 1976, ch. 363, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 13; Laws, 1988, ch. 578, § 8; Laws, 2011, ch. 387, § 1, eff. 7/1/2011.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-27 - Annual certificate of renewal

Except as provided in Section
33-1-39
, every registered architect who resides in this state and desires to continue to practice his profession in this state shall, during the time he shall continue to practice, pay biennially to the secretary of said board during the month of November, a fee not to exceed Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) and every registered architect residing out of this state who desires to continue to practice his profession in this state shall, during the time he shall continue to practice, pay biennially to the secretary of said board during the month of November, a fee not to exceed Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00), and the secretary shall thereupon issue to such registered architect a certificate of renewal of his registration for a term of two (2) years. Upon failure to have his certificate renewed during the month of November as provided by this section, the holder thereof shall have his certificate revoked, but the failure to renew said registration in ample time shall not deprive him of the right to renewal upon payment of said fee, provided his application for reinstatement is made within two (2) years after the expiration of his certificate. On all applications for reinstatement made after January 1 of the year immediately succeeding the year in which the fee is due, there shall be a late charge of Five Dollars ($5.00) per month charged for the processing of such application.
Codes, 1930, § 3622; 1942, § 8632-14; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 14; Laws, 1964, ch. 489; Laws, 1976, ch. 363, § 9; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 14; Laws, 1994, ch. 350, § 2; Laws, 2007, ch. 309, § 2, eff. 3/8/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-31 - Appeal of order, judgment or action of board

Within thirty (30) days after entry of a final order or judgment denying or revoking a certificate to practice architecture, whether an initial licensure or renewal, or action of the board as a result of disciplinary proceedings conducted under this section, any person aggrieved thereby may appeal such order, judgment or action either to the chancery court of the county wherein the appellant resides or to the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi, upon giving bond with sufficient security in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), approved by the clerk of the chancery court and conditioned to pay any costs which may be adjudged against such person. If the appellant is a nonresident of this state, the appeal shall be made to the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi.
Notice of appeal shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the chancery court, who shall issue a writ of certiorari directed to the board commanding it within ten (10) days after service thereof to certify to such court its entire record in the matter in which the appeal has been taken. The content of the briefs shall be in accordance with M.R.A.P. 28 and the briefing schedule shall be in accordance with M.R.A.P. 31 unless the court, in its discretion, directs otherwise. The appeal shall thereupon be heard in due course by the court, and the court shall review the record and make its determination of the cause between the parties within sixty (60) days of the close of briefing.
Any order, judgment or decision of the board shall not take effect until after the time for appeal to the court shall have expired. All appeals perfected hereunder shall act as a supersedeas of the order, judgment or action appealed from.
Actions taken by the board in suspending a certificate of registration when required by Section
93-11-157
or
93-11-163
are not actions from which an appeal may be taken under this section. Any appeal of a suspension of a certificate that is required by Section
93-11-157
or
93-11-163
shall be taken in accordance with the appeal procedure specified in Section
93-11-157
or
93-11-163
, as the case may be, rather than the procedure specified in this section.
Codes, 1930, § 3623; 1942, § 8632-15; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 15; Laws, 1976, ch. 363, § 11; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 16; Laws, 1988, ch. 578, § 10; Laws, 1996, ch. 507, § 20, eff. 7/1/1996.
Amended by Laws, 2015, ch. 370, SB 2573, 1, eff. 3/18/2015.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-33 - Reissuance of certificates

The board, for reasons it may deem sufficient, may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been suspended or revoked, providing three (3) or more members of the board vote in favor of such reissuance. The procedure for the reissuance of a certificate that is suspended for being out of compliance with an order for support, as defined in Section
93-11-153
, shall be governed by Section
93-11-157
or
93-11-163
, as the case may be.
Codes, 1942, § 8632-16; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 16; reenacted, 1983, Laws, ch. 377, § 17; Laws, 1988, ch. 578, § 11; Laws, 1996, ch. 507, § 21, eff. 7/1/1996.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-35 - Architects to have seal or stamp

Each architect, upon registration, shall obtain a seal or stamp of the design authorized by the board as set forth in the rules and regulations of the board.
No architect shall affix his seal or stamp to any document which has not been prepared under his or her responsible control.
The signature of the architect and date of execution shall appear over the seal or stamp on all documents prepared by the architect for use in this state.
Codes, 1930, § 3624; 1942, § 8632-17; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 17; reenacted without change, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 18; Laws, 1988, ch. 578, § 12; Laws, 1994, ch. 350, § 3; Laws, 2002, ch. 331, § 2, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-37 - Annual report by board

Within the second week of January annually, the secretary of the board shall make to the governor of the state a complete statement of the receipts and expenditures of said board, attested by affidavit of the president and secretary, and a complete report of the transactions of the board with such recommendations for the advancement and betterment of the profession as it may think best.
Codes, 1930, § 3625; 1942, § 8632-18; Laws, 1928, ch. 133; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 18; Laws, 1976, ch. 363, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 19, eff. 7/1/1983.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-39 - Saving clause; excepted occupations and activities

A certificate of registration as registered architect, heretofore duly issued under the laws of this state, shall serve the same purpose as, and is hereby declared to be the license required by this chapter.
This chapter shall not apply to:
(a)
The practice of architecture solely as an officer or employee of the United States, but persons so engaged or employed shall not engage in the private practice of architecture in this state without first having a registration certificate as herein provided;
(b)
Any person, firm or corporation that prepares plans and specifications for the erection of any buildings owned by the State of Mississippi, or any of its political subdivisions, containing less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of ground floor area, and not exceeding two (2) stories in height; or any person, firm or corporation that supervises the erection of any such buildings; or to any person, firm or corporation that prepares plans and specifications for, or that supervises repairs, alterations or additions to such existing buildings; provided further that such person, firm or corporation does not in any manner represent himself or itself to be an architect, architectural designer, or employ some other title of profession or business using some form of the word architect;
(c)
Contractors, superintendents, inspectors, foremen or building trades craftsmen while performing their customary duties;
(d)
Professional engineers licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors practicing in compliance with the laws of this state;
(e)
Professional landscape architects who are engaged in the preparation of drawings for and the supervision of planting, grading, walks, paving and appurtenances related to such work;
(f)
City and regional planners or professional planners while advising, consulting, administering or performing professional work or planning services;
(g)
Golf course architects who are engaged in the preparation of drawings and specifications and responsible supervision, including related consultation, investigation, reconnaissance, research and design, where the dominant purpose of such services is the design of a golf course, in accordance with accepted professional standards of public health and safety;
(h)
Any person who prepares plans and specifications for, or supervises the erection, enlargement or alteration of:
(i)
Any building on any farm for the use by any farmer;
(ii)
Any one-family or two-family residence buildings, regardless of cost;
(iii)
Any domestic outbuilding appurtenant to any one-family or two-family residence, regardless of cost; or
(iv)
Any other type building which contains less than five thousand (5,000) square feet and is less than three (3) stories in height.
Codes, 1942, § 8632-19; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 19; Laws, 1976, ch. 363, § 13; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 20; Laws, 1994, ch. 558, § 22; Laws, 2002, ch. 331, § 3, eff. 7/1/2002.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-41 - Venue

The venue of action against the state board of architecture wherein said board is a defendant shall be in Hinds County.
Codes, 1942, § 8632-21; Laws, 1954, ch. 320, § 21; reenacted without change, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 21, eff. 7/1/1983.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-43 - Payment and deposit in state treasury of funds received by state board of architecture

All fees from examinations and licenses by the state board of architecture, as established by Section
73-1-3
et seq., and any other funds received by said board shall be paid to the state treasurer, who shall issue receipts therefor and who shall deposit such funds in the state treasury in a special fund to the credit of said board. All such funds shall be expended only pursuant to appropriation approved by the legislature and as provided by law.
Laws, 1973, ch. 381, § 7; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 22; Laws, 1984, ch. 488, § 275, eff. 7/1/1984.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 1 - ARCHITECTS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-1-45) › Section 73-1-45 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1988, ch. 578, § 13, eff. 7/1/1988.
Laws, 1979, ch. 301, § 18; Laws, 1979, ch 357, § 4; Laws, 1983, ch. 377, § 23.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-1 - Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Landscape Architectural Practice Law."
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 1; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-3 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:
(a)
"Landscape architect" means a person who is licensed to practice landscape architecture in this state under the authority of this chapter and is engaging in the practice of landscape architecture within the meaning and intent of this chapter when he performs or holds himself out as capable of performing any of the services or creative works within the definition of landscape architecture.
(b)
"Landscape architecture" means any service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires landscape architectural education, training and experience; the performance of professional services such as consultation, investigation, research, associated planning, design, preparation of drawings, specifications and contract documents, and responsible supervision or construction management in connection with the development of land areas where, and to the extent that, dominant purpose of such services is the preservation, enhancement or determination of proper land uses, natural land features, ground cover and plantings, naturalistic and aesthetic values; the determination of settings, grounds and approaches for buildings and structures or other improvements; the determination of environmental problems of land relating to erosion, flooding, blight and other hazards; the shaping and contouring of land and water forms; the setting of grades, determination of drainage and providing for storm drainage systems where such systems do not require structural design of system components, and determination of landscape irrigation; the design of such tangible objects and features as are necessary to the purpose outlined herein, but shall not include the design of buildings or structures with separate and self-contained purposes such as are ordinarily included in the practice of architecture or engineering.
(c)
"Board" means the Mississippi State Board of Architecture as established by Section
73-1-3
et seq.
(d)
"License" means a certificate granted by the Mississippi State Board of Architecture authorizing its holder to practice landscape architecture.
(e)
"Mississippi chapter" means the Mississippi Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 2; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 2; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 2; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 2, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-5 - License required

No person shall practice landscape architecture in this state or use the title "landscape architect" on any sign, title, card or device to indicate that such person is practicing landscape architecture or is a landscape architect, unless such person shall have secured from the board a license as landscape architect in the manner hereinafter provided, and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of this chapter. Every holder of a current license shall display it in a conspicuous place in his principal office or place of employment.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 3; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 3; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 3, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-7 - Qualifications of applicant

In order to qualify for a license as a landscape architect, an applicant must:
(a)
Submit evidence of his good moral character and integrity to the examining board.
(b)
Have received a degree in landscape architecture from a college or university having a minimum four-year curriculum in landscape architecture approved by the board or have completed seven (7) years of work in the practice of landscape architecture of a grade and character suitable to the board. Graduation in a curriculum other than landscape architecture from a college or university shall be equivalent to two (2) years' experience of the seven (7) specified above in this section, except that no applicant shall receive credit for more than two (2) years' experience for any scholastic training.
(c)
Pass such written examination as required in Section
73-2-9
.
Each application or filing made under this section shall include the social security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section
93-11-64
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 4; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 4; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 4; Laws, 1994, ch. 424, § 1; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 451, § 1; Laws, 1997, ch. 588, § 24; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 4; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 4, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-9 - Examination of applicant

Examinations for the license shall be held by the board annually. The board shall adopt rules and regulations covering the subjects and scope of the examinations, publish appropriate announcements, and conduct the examinations at the times designated. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every applicant shall be required, in addition to all other requirements, to take and pass a written examination. Each written examination may be supplemented by such oral examinations as the board shall determine.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 5; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 5; reenacted, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 5, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-11 - Exemptions from examination

The board may exempt from examination any applicant who holds a license or certificate to practice landscape architecture issued to him upon examination by a legally constituted board of examiners of any other state or Washington, D.C., or any other territory or possession under the control of the United States, provided that such requirements of the state in which the applicant is registered are equivalent to those of this state.
Each nonresident applicant shall submit, as part of the application, a sworn affidavit stating that neither such applicant nor any person in or agent of the applicant's firm has practiced or is practicing landscape architectural work in this state prior to the applicant having been licensed by the board unless such person or agent holds a license to practice landscape architecture in this state. Failure to submit this affidavit or submitting an affidavit which is false in any respect shall constitute just cause for denial of the application.
An applicant who is a licensed landscape architect but who was admitted in a jurisdiction which did not offer a written examination acceptable to the board or was admitted without the requirement of passing a written examination may be issued a license to practice landscape architecture in this state upon the taking and passing of any examination or procedure as may be adopted by the board, provided that such applicant meets all other requirements for issuance of a license to practice landscape architecture in this state.
The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant, military spouse or person who establishes residence in this state shall be subject to the provisions of Section
73-50-1
or
73-50-2
, as applicable.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 6; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 6; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 6; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 6; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 6, eff. 7/1/2005.
Amended by Laws, 2021, ch. 398, HB 1263,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 350, SB 2419, 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-13 - Advisory committee

There shall be an advisory committee to the board to consist of five (5) members appointed by the Governor from a list of names supplied by Mississippi Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, giving the names of no fewer than three (3) times the number of persons to be appointed. Each member of the initially appointed committee shall be qualified as described by Section
73-2-7
. Appointments shall be licensed landscape architects only and shall be for five-year terms. Each member shall hold office until the appointment and qualification of his successor. Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of the term shall be filled by appointment in like manner for the unexpired term.
The committee shall review, approve or disapprove, and make recommendations on all applications for landscape architect's license. At the direction of the board, the committee shall also review and investigate any charges brought against any landscape architect as provided for in Section
73-2-16
and make findings of fact and recommendations to the board concerning any disciplinary action which the committee deems necessary and proper pursuant to Section
73-2-16
.
Each member of the committee shall be entitled to receive a per diem in such amounts as shall be set by the board, but not to exceed the amount provided for in Section
25-3-69
, and shall be reimbursed for expenses that are incurred in the actual performance of his duties under the provisions of Section
25-3-41
.
Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, each member of the committee shall take and subscribe to the oath of office and file it with the Secretary of State. The committee shall elect at the first meeting of every calendar year from among its members, a chairman and a secretary to hold office for one (1) year.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 7; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 7; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 7; Laws, 1994, ch. 424, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 451, § 2; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 7; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 7, eff. 7/1/2001; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 7, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-15 - License fees; seal

Except as provided in Section
33-1-39
, the board shall require that every landscape architect shall pay a biennial license renewal fee set by the board not in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). The renewal fee shall be due and payable on the first day of January of each year in which the fee is required to be paid and shall become delinquent after the thirty-first day of January of such year, and if the renewal fee is not paid before it becomes delinquent, a penalty fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) shall be added to the amount thereof per month. If the renewal fee and penalty are not paid before the first day of June in the year in which they become due, the landscape architect's certificate shall be suspended. The certificate may be reinstated upon the payment of the renewal fee, the penalty fees and a reinstatement fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), and provision of such proof of the landscape architect's qualifications as may be required in the sound discretion of the board.
The board shall send a receipt to each landscape architect promptly upon payment of the renewal fee.
The board may recognize, prepare or administer continuing education programs for landscape architects as a basis for license renewal.
The board shall adopt an appropriate seal for use by licensed landscape architects.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 8; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 8; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 8; Laws, 1994, ch. 424, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 451, § 3; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 8; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 8; Laws, 2007, ch. 309, § 3, eff. 3/8/2007.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-17 - Examination fees; certificate fees

Each applicant for examination as a landscape architect shall pay to the board for the purposes of procuring, administering and grading the examination, an administration fee not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) together with an application fee in such amount as the board may set, but in no event to exceed the actual cost to the board of purchasing, preparing and evaluating the examination. Upon passing the examination and meeting the requirements of this chapter and upon paying an initial registration fee in an amount set by the board, an applicant shall be issued an original certificate as a licensed landscape architect and a rubber stamp bearing the seal adopted by the board for use by landscape architects. Each holder of a certificate as provided herein shall be entitled to practice as a licensed landscape architect without additional fee or charge until the next biennial renewal period, and thereafter upon payment of the biennial license fee as provided by Section
73-2-15
.
A fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for each duplicate certificate issued by the board.
All checks or money orders submitted to the board shall be made payable to the board.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 9; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 9; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 10; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 10, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-19 - Practices exempt from licensing

This chapter shall not require licensing in the following cases:
(a)
The practice of landscape architecture by any person who acts under the supervision of a registered landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and who, in either event, does not assume responsible charge of design or supervision.
(b)
The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the United States government while engaged within this state in the practice of landscape architecture for said government.
(c)
The practice of planning as customarily done by regional and urban planners.
(d)
The practice of arborists, foresters, gardeners, home builders, floriculturists and ornamental horticulturists performing their respective trades or professions.
(e)
The practice of any nurseryman or landscape contractor to practice planting design, planting, and location and arrangement of plant materials.
(f)
The practice of architecture or engineering as defined by the laws of the State of Mississippi including, but not limited to, such planting as might be incidental to such practice.
(g)
The work or practice of a regular employee of a public service company or public utility, by rendering to such company landscape architectural service in connection with its facilities which are subject to regulation, supervision and control in order to safeguard life, health and property by the Public Service Commission of this state shall be exempt so long as such person is thus actually and exclusively employed.
(h)
Any person, firm or corporation performing landscape architecture and working on his own land or property.
(i)
Golf course architects engaged in the preparation of drawings and specifications for a golf course, in accordance with accepted professional standards of public health and safety.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 10; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 10; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 11; Laws, 1994, ch. 558, § 23; Laws, 1994, ch. 424, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 451, § 5; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 11; reenacted and amended, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 11, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-21 - Prohibited acts

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to:
(a)
Offer to practice or hold himself out as entitled to practice landscape architecture, unless duly certified and registered under this chapter.
(b)
Present as his own the certificate of another.
(c)
Give false or forged evidence to the board or any member thereof in obtaining a certificate.
(d)
Falsely impersonate any other practitioner of like or different name.
(e)
Use or attempt to use a certificate that has been revoked.
(f)
Otherwise violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
Such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year in the county jail, or both.
If any person, firm or corporation violates any of the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of the board shall, upon direction of a majority of the board, in the name of the State of Mississippi, acting through an attorney employed by the board, apply in any chancery court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction or temporary restraining order pursuant to the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure enjoining such violation or for an order enforcing compliance with the provisions of this chapter. If at such hearing it is established that such person has violated or is violating this chapter, the court may, in addition to enjoining such violation or enforcing compliance with this chapter, award all cost and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, to the board. In case of violation of any decree issued in compliance with this paragraph, the court may try and punish the offender for contempt of court and shall fine such offender a sum of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per offense. Each day of such violation shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 11; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 11; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1988, ch. 517, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 11; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 12, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-23 - Prosecution of offenses

All courts of competent jurisdiction within their respective territorial jurisdiction are hereby empowered to hear, try and determine such crimes without indictment and to impose in full the punishments of fines and imprisonments herein prescribed. All violations of this chapter, when reported to the board and duly substantiated by affidavits or other satisfactory evidence, shall be investigated by it, and if the report is found to be true and the evidence substantiated, the board shall report such violations to the Attorney General and request prompt prosecution.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 12; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 12; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 13, eff. 7/1/1999; reenacted without change, Laws, 2001, ch. 406, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 2005, ch. 361, § 13, eff. 7/1/2005.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-25 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 2001, ch. 406, § 14, eff. 7/1/2001.
Laws, 1973, ch. 471, § 13; reenacted, Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 13; reenacted without change, Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 14; reenacted without change, Laws, 1999, ch. 371, § 14, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 2 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (§§ 73-2-1 — 73-2-27) › Section 73-2-27 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1999, ch. 371, § 15, eff. 7/1/1999.
Laws, 1979, ch. 301, § 19; ch. 357, § 5; Laws, 1983, ch. 348, § 14; Laws, 1991, ch. 318, § 15, eff. 7/1/1991; reenacted without change, Laws, 1996, ch. 451, § 6, eff. 7/1/1996.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS (§§ 73-1-1 — 73-79-1) › Chapter 3 - ATTORNEYS AT LAW (§§ 73-3-1 — 73-3-403) › Article 1 - ADMISSION AND CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS (§§ 73-3-1 — 73-3-61) › Section 73-3-1 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws of 1979, ch. 486, § 10, eff. 11/1/1979.
Codes, 1942, § 8647; Laws, 1932, ch. 122; Laws, 1954, ch. 213, §§ 1, 2 Para.Para. 1, 2.