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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 482 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE › Chapter 482-3-005 - REQUIRED FUNERAL AND CEMETARY TRANSACTION RECORDS › Section 482-3-005-.03 - Preneed Contract Log; Cemetery Property Sales Log - Required

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(1) Each
			 certificate holder selling funeral preneed contracts shall have and maintain a
			 preneed contract log that includes the information set forth in Rule
			 482-3-005-.04 for each preneed
			 contract sold.
(2) Each certificate
			 holder selling cemetery preneed contracts shall have and maintain a cemetery
			 property sales log that includes the information set forth in Rule
			 482-3-005-.05 for each preneed
			 contract sold.
(3) Each certificate
			 holder offering both funeral and cemetery preneed contracts shall have and
			 maintain a preneed contract log and a cemetery property sales log.
(4) Each log must be formatted so that:
(a) The company name is on each page of the
			 log.
(b) Each page of the log is
			 sequentially numbered at the bottom.
(c) The log is typed or printed
			 legibly.
(d) If the log is not
			 being created using a computer spreadsheet, all contract items shall be
			 completed using black or blue ink, except the columns for the current payment
			 status, amount in trust, and cumulative amount in trust, may be written in
			 pencil until the contract is paid in full.
(e) The log can be copied and
			 scanned.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 482 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE › Chapter 482-3-005 - REQUIRED FUNERAL AND CEMETARY TRANSACTION RECORDS › Section 482-3-005-.04 - Preneed Contract Log - Required Content

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If the Department's sample log form is not used, any substitute
				form of preneed contract log shall include the following information
				categories:
(a) Sequentially ordered
			 contract number.
(b) Name of
			 purchaser.
(c) Date of
			 contract.
(d) Net amount of
			 contract (contract price after insurance credits and all discounts).
(e) Itemization of purchase price of
			 merchandise and services collected under the contract.
(f) Amount to be trusted (if
			 applicable).
(g) Type of payments
			 (paid-in-full or installments).
(h)
			 Cumulative amount trusted for merchandise and services as of the paid-in-full
			 date.
(i) Face amount of insurance
			 sold (if applicable).
(j)
			 Paid-in-full amount or cumulative installment payments.
(k) Partial delivery (yes/no).
(l) Date delivered.
(m) Date of burial (at need).
(n) Date contract voided or
			 cancelled.
(o) Last payment
			 date.
Author:
Commissioner of Insurance
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										27-2-17,
				  27-17A-1 to -57 (2014).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 482 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE › Chapter 482-3-005 - REQUIRED FUNERAL AND CEMETARY TRANSACTION RECORDS › Section 482-3-005-.05 - Cemetery Property Sales Log - Required Content

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If the Department's sample log form is not used, any substitute
				form of cemetery property sales log shall include the following information
				categories:
(a) Sequentially ordered
			 contract number.
(b) Property
			 owner.
(c) Date of
			 contract.
(d) Net amount of
			 contract (contract price after all discounts; if complimentary or free so
			 designate on the log).
(e)
			 Itemization of purchase price of merchandise and services collected under the
			 contract.
(f) Amount to be trusted
			 (if applicable).
(g) Paid-in-full
			 amount or cumulative installment payments.
(h) Paid-in-full date.
(i) Cumulative amount due endowment care
			 trust.
(j) Cumulative amount of
			 endowment care contributions.
(k)
			 Date of endowment care contributions.
(l) Date of burial (at need).
(m) Date contract voided or
			 cancelled.
(n) Last payment
			 date.
Author:
Commissioner of Insurance
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										27-2-17,
				  27-17A-1 to -57 (2014).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 482 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE › Chapter 482-3-005 - REQUIRED FUNERAL AND CEMETARY TRANSACTION RECORDS › Section 482-3-005-.06 - Additional Required Preneed Records

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(1) A certificate holder shall maintain
			 detailed records for each preneed contract written. The detailed records shall
			 include, but not be limited to, a preneed contract file that includes all
			 supporting documentation, such as the preneed contract; copies of insurance
			 policies, annuity contracts or proof of deposits in trust; copies of any
			 documentation requesting or authorizing withdrawals from a merchandise and
			 services trust; notices of fulfillment and cancellation; and all correspondence
			 to and from the preneed entity to the purchaser including copies of default
			 notices or cancellation letters. The certificate holder must have available
			 this information on all preneed contracts sold since May 1, 2002.
(2) Funeral merchandise and services
			 certificate holders shall maintain the following:
(a) The preneed contract log required in
			 paragraph (1) of Rule
			 482-3-005-.03.
(b) Preneed files and at-need
			 files.
(c) Monthly death
			 reports.
(d) Funeral services log
			 or list.
(e) Manual cash receipts
			 for preneed and at-need.
(f)
			 Accounts receivable.
(g) The
			 current and historical versions of the dated price lists of available services
			 and merchandise required by
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
									34-13-9 (2014).
(h) Advertising.
(i) Bank records and statements.
(j) Cash disbursement records.
(k) Balance sheet and financial
			 records.
(l) Any changes in
			 ownership and control.
(m) All
			 wholesale price lists utilized.
(n)
			 For funeral merchandise and services trusts:
1. Quarterly trust statements.
2. Trust transmittal records.
3. Copy of merchandise and services trust
			 agreement.
(o) For
			 contracts secured under a surety bond:
1. The
			 bond(s).
2. Detailed bond
			 reports.
3. Wholesale price of
			 merchandise.
(p) For
			 contracts funded by life insurance or annuities:
1. Policy status reports.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 482 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE › Chapter 482-3-005 - REQUIRED FUNERAL AND CEMETARY TRANSACTION RECORDS › Section 482-3-005-.07 - Required Endowment Care Cemetery Records

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In addition to statutory requirements, endowment care
				cemeteries shall maintain the following records:
(a) Cemetery property sales log as required
			 in paragraph (2) of Rule
			 482-3-005-.03.
(b) At-need files.
(c) Interment log or list.
(d) Manual cash receipts.
(e) Plot maps/cemetery rules and
			 regulations.
(f) Pre-construction
			 plans and sales.
(g) The current
			 and historical versions of the dated price lists of available burial services
			 and merchandise required by Ala. Code §
								8-30-2 (2002).
(h) Advertising.
(i) Bank records and statements.
(j) Cash disbursement records.
(k) Balance sheet and financial
			 records.
(l) Stored preneed
			 merchandise.
(m) Any changes in
			 ownership and control.
(n)
			 Endowment care trust fund board members, if applicable.
(o) Bond records or exemption notice from the
			 Commissioner, if applicable.
(p)
			 Quarterly trust statements.
(q)
			 Trust transmittals.
(r) Copy of
			 endowment care trust agreement(s).
Author:
Commissioner of Insurance
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										27-2-17,
				  27-17A-1 to -57 (2014).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 482 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE › Chapter 482-3-005 - REQUIRED FUNERAL AND CEMETARY TRANSACTION RECORDS › Section 482-3-005-.08 - Severability And Effective Date

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(1)
			 The provisions of this Chapter are severable. If any portion of this Chapter or
			 the application of a provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid,
			 the remainder of this Chapter, or the application of the provision to a person
			 or persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall
			 not be affected.
(2) This Chapter
			 shall be effective January 1, 2015, upon its approval by the Commissioner of
			 Insurance and upon its having been on file as a public document in the office
			 of the Secretary of State for ten days.
Author:
Commissioner of Insurance
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										27-2-17,
				  27-17A-1 to -57 (2014).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.01 - Name

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The name of this board shall be the "Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers", herein referred to as the "board."
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.02 - Definitions

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(1)
Certificate of Registration
: the title of the license issued by the board to an applicant who has qualified under Chapter 15C, Title 34 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
(2)
Registered Interior Designer
: an interior design professional, as defined by the NCIDQ, who is approved and registered by the board and the Secretary of State.
(3)
Active
: a registered interior designer who has paid all fees, holds a valid Certificate of Registration, and has complied with all continuing education requirements and any other orders by the board.
(4)
Inactive
: a registered interior designer who has obtained inactive status from the board and who is not required to comply with the continuing education requirements, who is not required to pay annual fees, and who shall not use the titles, stamps, or seals restricted by Section 34-15C-9(a) and (b).
(5)
Registrant
: an individual issued a Certificate of Registration by the board.
Previous Rule 485-X-1-.20 was renumbered to .13 as per certification filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20, 2008. Previous Rule 485-X-1-.13 was renumbered to .02 as per certification filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-3.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.03 - Board Members

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(1) The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor of the State of Alabama as provided by the Alabama Interior Design Registration Act.
(a) One (1) board member shall be appointed from each of the five districts created in Section 34-15C-4(e)(1) and shall be registered interior designers engaged in the full time practice of interior design.
(b) One (1) board member shall be a professional educator who teaches in a college or university level interior design program and is a current or previously registered interior designer in this state, or who has the credentials for registration and agrees to become registered within the first year of their term.
(c) One (1) board member shall be a consumer who is not a design professional and is not employed in the fields of architecture, construction, engineering, interior design, interior decorating, or any related field.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.04 - Statements Of Economic Interests

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All board appointees shall file a Statement of Economic Interests as required by Code of Alabama, Section 36-25-14 by April 30 of each year and covering the period of the preceding calendar year in which an appointment was active. Forms and instructions may be obtained from the website of the Alabama Ethics Commission and shall be submitted directly to that agency by each board member.
Previous Rule 485-X-1-.05 was renumbered to .04 as per certification filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20, 2008.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.06 - District Nominating Meetings

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(1) District nomination meetings are to be called every (4) four years, or as needed to fill vacancies, in each of the five districts as comprised in Section 34-15C-4(e)(1) for the purpose of selecting the Statewide Nominating Committee members.
(a) District nomination meetings shall be called by the board.
(b) All registered interior designers in each district holding a nominating meeting shall be notified of the meeting, by district of residence, in writing to the last known address on record at the board, of the time and place of the meeting.
(c) Public notice and conduct of meetings shall be in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act.
(d) At the district nomination meetings, the registered interior designers who reside in the district and who are present at the meeting shall constitute a quorum at the meeting. The registered interior designers who reside in the district and are in attendance at the meeting shall nominate from the floor a Chair to preside over that meeting; shall proceed according to Roberts' Rules of Order, as most recently revised; and shall select one person to serve on the statewide nominating committee. Minutes of the meeting shall be recorded and signed by the chair of the meeting and copies sent to the chair of the Board and to the current statewide nominating committee chair.
(e) Nominations for the district representative to the statewide nominating committee may be made from the floor; or, if an individual is willing and able to serve as the district representative to the statewide nominating committee and is unable to attend the district nomination meeting, that individual shall provide, in advance of the district meeting, to the chair of the Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers, a signed letter of acceptance of the nomination.
(f) The district representative shall be selected by a plurality of the vote and shall be a registered interior designer with a valid certificate, shall reside in the district, and shall continue to serve until his or her successor is elected.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.07 - Board Meetings

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(1) Public notice and conduct of all board and committee meetings shall be in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. Violations of the Open Meetings Act may result in civil actions with monetary penalties of up to $1000 on each member of the board for each violation, temporary restraining orders, and nullification of the meeting's actions. Meeting notices and a preliminary agenda or description of business to be addressed are to be sent to the Secretary of State for posting on the Secretary of State website as soon as the meeting date is set. Notices must be to the Secretary of State several days prior to minimum posting time to allow for processing.
(2) The board shall hold at least two meetings per year for the purpose of performing its duties pursuant to Chapter 15C, Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975. Meetings are to be conducted using Roberts' Rules of Order, as most recently revised.
(3) A simple majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. If a vacancy occurs, a majority of the remaining members shall constitute a quorum.
(4) A simple majority vote of the members of the board physically present shall be sufficient to conduct the business of the board. Votes by teleconference or electronic communication shall not be counted. All voting must occur in a public meeting. Voice votes are allowed. No secret balloting is allowed.
(5) Executive sessions shall be entered from a public meeting and shall strictly follow restrictions on allowable topics and the procedures regarding executive sessions found in the Alabama Open Meetings Act. The board must disclose in the minutes every person present within the executive session. Executive sessions must be closed, and the board shall then reconvene in the public meeting to take any votes or close the public meeting.
(6) Minutes recording date, time, location, attendance, and official actions of the board shall be kept for each meeting; then published and maintained in a form suitable for public viewing. Guidelines for producing minutes may be obtained form the Department of Archives and History.
(7) The board should be prepared to set the date of the next meeting at the close of every public meeting and to send notification to the Secretary of State as soon as possible.
Previous Rule 485-X-1-.06 was renumbered to .07 as per certification filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §34-15B C-4(i).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.08 - Officers

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The board shall elect officers from current board members annually and at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the next term. If elections do not occur prior to the end of an officer's term, the previous officer shall serve until a new officer is elected. A vacancy in an officer position will require a special election to fill that vacancy and to ensure continuity of operations of the board. A slate of nominees may be developed prior to a board meeting and/or nominations may be taken from the floor to be voted on at that meeting. Officer positions shall be:
(a) Chair - responsible for directing board meetings, signing minutes and contracts of the board, and acting as the head of the board in all matters concerning the board. With approval of the board, the Chair may form and disband committees as needed for the execution of board duties.
(b) Vice-Chair - responsible for directing board meetings in the absence of the Chair. Ideally, the Vice-Chair would be prepared to take over the Chair position in the event of the vacancy or end of term of the current Chair.
(c) Secretary/Treasurer - responsible for executing and safeguarding the record-keeping and financial duties and responsibilities of the board, acting as the main financial contact for the board, making any required financial reports to the state, making any other reports required by other state and federal entities, and attesting to minutes of the board.
(d) Executive Officer - an Executive Director may be hired to execute regular administrative duties of the board and run board meetings, but the board members maintain oversight responsibility for all business of the board. The Executive Director may act as the main board contact for all daily business of the board and provide a continuity of knowledge and procedure across many terms of appointed members and officers.
Previous Rule 485-X-1-.08 was renumbered to .07 as per certification filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20, 2008.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-4.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.09 - Compensation Of Board Members

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(1) Each board member and committee member, while in service to the state, shall receive the same per diem, travel, and expense allowance as is paid by law to state employees for the time spent in the performance of his or her duties and in necessary travel.
(2) Board members and committee members may formally waive reimbursement for above expenses by written statement, which is to be maintained in the board's records.
Previous Rule 485-X-1-.10 was renumbered to .09 as per certification filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20, 2008.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-4(h).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.10 - Financial Operation Of The Board

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(1) The board shall
			 establish fees that are adequate to ensure the continued operation of the board
			 and to recover costs incurred by the Board for the administration of Chapter
			 15C, Title 34 of the
Code of Ala. 1975
.
(2) All fees received by the board shall be
			 deposited into a fund in the State Treasury known as the Alabama Board for
			 Registered Interior Designers Fund.
(3) All fees are non-refundable. All fees are
			 due with applications, or prior to the issuance of any requested
			 material.
(4) The following fee
			 schedule shall be set until such time that a new fee schedule is adopted
			 through amendment to the Alabama Administrative Code:
Registration Application Fee
$300.00
Annual Renewal Fee (Postmarked by midnight Sept. 30
							 of each year)
$160.00
Late Renewal Fee
$ 75.00
Reinstatement Fee (revoked or suspended)
$400.00
Reinstatement Fee (lapsed)
$300.00
Inactive Status Fee
$ 35.00
Reactivation of Inactive Certificate Fee (Minimum 6
							 months of inactive status required prior to reactivation)
$250.00
Stamp/Seal Fee
$ 25.00
Records Reproduction Fee (printed or electronic
							 media)
50/page
Certificate Replacement Fee
$ 50.00
Copy of Administrative Code (printed or electronic
							 media)
$ 20.00
Roster (printed or electronic)
$ 20.00
Returned Check Fee
$ 30.00
Previous Rule 485 - X - 1 - .09 was renumbered to .08 as per
				  certification filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20, 2008. Previous
				  Rule 485 - X - 1 - .08 was renumbered to .10 as per certification filed
				  September 24, 20 10; effective October 29,
				  2010.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior
				  Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-15C-14.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.11 - Publications And Reports

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(1) The board shall maintain a roster of all registered interior designers, which shall be made available to the public and shall be posted on the web site of the Board.
(2) The board shall publish other materials as needed to conduct board business, such as rules and regulations, applications, and forms. These materials shall be available to all registered interior designers and other state agencies free of charge. All others shall pay a reproduction and handling fee in accordance with the fee schedule.
(3) The board shall produce an Annual Report to be submitted to the Governor's Office, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate President Pro Tempore. The Annual Report shall be published to the Board web site, or otherwise be made available on the Internet.
(4) The board shall maintain an Index of Formal Orders for public inspection and copying, at a cost, with the name and subject of all orders, decisions, and opinions which have been issued since October 1, 1982, except those expressly made confidential or privileged by statute or order of the court. (
Code of Ala. 1975
, Section 41-22-4(a)(4))
(5) The board shall inform the Secretary of State each January of the current board contact information, current board members' names, date of appointment, term of appointment, and expiration of terms; and the name of the appointing governor for each member.
(6) Board publications may be provided in a common electronic format.
Previous Rule 485-X-1-.15 was renumbered to .11 as per certification filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20, 2008.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-5(7)(9).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.12 - Public Records

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(1) Public Records may be viewed only by appointment and by completing a request form detailing the record or records desired. A board member or employee must be present at all times to ensure integrity of the records and privacy protections. No original records may be removed from the board office at any time.
(2) Records may be copied on request by completing a request form detailing the record or records to be copied, and upon payment of a fee to recover costs for preparation, materials, and time incurred by the board.
(3) Board records deemed sensitive may be withheld from public viewing. Examples would be materials received in confidence; sensitive personnel records; pending criminal investigations; and records whose disclosure would be detrimental to the best interests of the public (see the Attorney General's Opinion 2007-031 for further guidance). Attorney fees for determining which records should be exempt from release cannot be recovered.
Previous Rule 485-X-1-.18 was renumbered to .12 as per certification filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20, 2008.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.13 - Publication And Distribution Of Printed Matter

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The Board shall cause to be prepared, published and distributed the following printed matter: Roster; rules and regulations; copy of
Code of Ala. 1975
, §34-15B; applications, guidelines, and forms as approved by the Board; and other printed matter. These materials shall be available to all interior designers and registered interior designers and other state agencies free of charge. All others shall pay a printing fee in accordance with fee schedule.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15B-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.14 - National Council For Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)

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The Board shall maintain membership with NCIDQ. The Board shall cooperate with NCIDQ in furnishing information and rendering other assistance to aid in establishing uniform standards of professional qualification throughout the United States.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15B-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.15 - Employees And Contract Agreements

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(1) The Chairman may appoint a full-time or part-time executive director or administrative assistant to the Board, with the consent of the majority of the members of the Board. The executive director or administrative assistant shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The executive director's or administrative assistant's salary shall be set by the Board, and he or she shall be the executive officer to the Board, but shall not be a Board member.
(2) The Board, by majority vote, may employ additional persons, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board, to assist the Board and the executive director or administrative assistant. The Board may employ attorneys, accountants, and other persons as may be necessary to assist the Board in carrying out its duties, when there is a need for such services and when funds are available for such services.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15B-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.16 - Code Of Professional Conduct

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The Board shall prepare and revise a "Code of Professional Conduct": which shall be published annually with the roster. It shall contain definitions, guidelines, business practice and other related information that pertains to interior design in the state of Alabama.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15B-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.17 - General

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The Board shall review these rules and regulations as necessary and make changes or amendments in accordance with Alabama state law by a majority vote of the Board. Any item not covered above shall be determined by the Board members at a scheduled Board meeting.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15B-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.18 - Designation Of Deputy Attorney General Designee

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The Deputy Attorney General designee shall be the legal advisor to the Board and shall perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the Chairman of the Board or by the Board. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to prevent the Board from employing legal counsel.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15B-5.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-1 - COMPOSITION AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD › Section 485-X-1-.19 - Confidentiality Of Certain Board Records

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(1) Except as otherwise provided by the law, the Board records, which relate to the following are confidential:
(a) An employee of the Board;
(b) An examination given by the Board or caused to be given by the Board;
(d) Complaints and charges filed with the Board and the material compiled as a result of its investigation of the charges and complaints;
(e) Social Security number, unless otherwise required by law; and
(e) Home address of Registrants
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-2 - AUTHORIZATION FOR REGISTRATION › Section 485-X-2-.01 - Authorization For Registration

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Chapter 15C of Title 34, commencing with Section 34-15C-1,
Code of Ala. 1975
establishes a registration process for those interior designers who choose to obtain the credentials required to seal and submit construction documents for commercial interior projects in certain spaces of less than 5,000 contiguous square feet within a building of any size which has a total area of 2,500 square feet or more to building officials for review and permitting purposes.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-2.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-2 - AUTHORIZATION FOR REGISTRATION › Section 485-X-2-.02 - Authorization To Submit Construction Documents

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(1) Not withstanding provisions of law to the contrary, a registered interior designer with a valid certificate may submit sealed, stamped drawings to any official of this state or any city, town, or county charged with enforcement of laws, ordinances, or regulations related to the construction or alteration of buildings are authorized to accept or approve and issue permits based upon any of the following:
(a) Plans or specifications are prepared by any person registered pursuant to this chapter, provided the plans or specifications are consistent with this chapter.
(b) Plans are not for the erection, enlargement, or alteration of any building upon a farm for the use of the farmer; of any single family residence of any size; or for any type building which has a total area of less than 2,500 square feet, provided the building is not classified as assembly occupancy.
(c) Plans and specifications which such official is not prohibited from accepting pursuant to any other state law on the effective date of August 1, 2010.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-2 - AUTHORIZATION FOR REGISTRATION › Section 485-X-2-.03 - Effects Of This Act

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(1) It shall be lawful for any person who is a registered interior designer pursuant to this act to participate as owners with architects and professional engineers, or both, in partnerships, corporations, professional corporations, professional associations and other business entity relationships. Such participation may include, where applicable, and without limitation, service as an officer, director, shareholder, voting or non-voting, and any other participation allowed under the laws of the State of Alabama.
(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to prohibit any person who is not a registered interior designer from conducting any activity not prohibited by any other state law.
(3) Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to restrict the practice of interior design or to prohibit any person who is not a registered interior designer from using the terms "design", "interior design", "designer", or "interior designer" in this state.
(4) The board shall be subject to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
(5) The board shall be subject to the Alabama Sunset Law with a termination date of October 1, 2013, and four years thereafter, unless continued pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law.
(6) All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act are repealed, and specifically, Chapter 15A of Title 34,
Code of Ala. 1975
, formerly repealed by Act 2001-660, and Chapter 15B of Title 34,
Code of Ala. 1975
, are repealed.
(7) The effective date of this act is August 1, 2010, following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-15C-16, 34-15C-17, 34-15C-18.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-3 - REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 485-X-3-.01 - Registration Requirements

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(1) Those applicants found qualified by the board, or the board's Registration Committee, shall be granted a Certificate of Registration. Certificates of Registration are issued to individuals only. Applications for registration shall be obtained from the board and shall be submitted with all required documentation and an application fee established by the board.
(2) An applicant must meet the following requirements to become registered:
(a) Be of good ethical character.
(b) Either satisfy all educational and experience requirements to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) examination; OR holds a degree from a National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) accredited school, or is a registered architect, who satisfies eligibility requirements to take the NCIDQ examination.
(c) Has passed the NCIDQ examination.
(d) Is at least 21 years of age.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-3 - REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 485-X-3-.02 - Privileges Of Registration

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(1) Those registrants holding a valid Certificate of Registration may use seals and stamps of a design approved by the board for the purpose of submitting construction documents to building officials pursuant to this chapter, and to the use of the terms "Registered Interior Designer" or "RID" and/or their State of Alabama registration number on any sign, card, listing, advertising, business name, stationery, or in any other manner.
(2) Those registrants holding a valid Certificate of Registration may participate as owners with architects and professional engineers, or both, in partnerships, corporations, professional corporations, professional associations and other business entity relationships.
(3) Registrants whose certificates are inactive, have expired, or are otherwise made invalid immediately lose privileges reserved for registered interior designers and are subject to disciplinary action for violations of this chapter by the board or the courts as consistent with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §§
										34-15C-8; 34-15C-9; 34-15C-16.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-3 - REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 485-X-3-.03 - Renewal Of Registration

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(1) Registration term
			 is the fiscal year which begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the
			 following year. Certificates of Registration must be renewed annually. Renewal
			 applications must include payment of a renewal fee established by the board and
			 a signed affidavit showing completion of all continuing education requirements.
			 No provision is made for partial payment for a partial year. Renewal fees are
			 due October 1st of each fiscal year. If the
			 registrant elects to renew his license electronically, if available, the
			 registrant may be charged a convenience fee or surcharge. If renewal is not
			 completed on January 1, the registration will lapse and must be reinstated, as
			 required by regulation.
(2) Prior
			 to September 1 of each year, the board shall issue renewal notices to each
			 interior designer who is actively registered to the individual's last known
			 address and/or e-mail address. It is the obligation of the registrant to notify
			 the board of any changes to contact information.
(3) Renewals postmarked October 1 through
			 December 31 will be considered late and those renewals must include the late
			 penalty established by regulation.
(4) Certificates of Registration held by
			 active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States shall not expire
			 until September 30 following the day of discharge or final separation from the
			 Armed Forces of the United States.
(5) The board shall not renew a Certificate
			 of Registration to any individual who has been assessed fines or costs
			 associated with investigation and prosecution of violation of the act until the
			 individual complies with or satisfies all terms and conditions of any final
			 order of the board or the courts of Alabama.
Rule .02 was renumbered to .03 as per certification filed
				  September 24, 2010; effective October 29,
				  2010.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior
				  Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-15C-5(6) (13);
				  34-15C-6(e)
				  (f).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-3 - REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 485-X-3-.04 - Reinstatement Of Certificates And Seals

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(1)
			 Reinstatement of certificates and seals will be required for any certificate
			 that has lapsed for whatever reason; or which has been suspended or revoked
			 through disciplinary action.
(2) A
			 registered interior designer requesting reinstatement of a lapsed certificate
			 must complete a reinstatement application; submit the reinstatement fee;
			 renewal fee; proof of meeting current continuing education requirements
			 established by the board; and a sworn affidavit that no submission of sealed
			 documents has occurred during the time a certificate was invalid. The Board
			 shall review or authorize the Office Administrator to review the application
			 and authorize approval of the application for reinstatement. Should the
			 application or record reflect disciplinary history or unsatisfactory responses
			 to questions on the application, the Board will conduct a further review of the
			 application and render a decision regarding eligibility for registration. If
			 approved, the same registration number will be reissued. New certificates for
			 framing will not be issued unless a written request is made and a replacement
			 fee is received.
(3) A registered
			 interior designer requesting reinstatement of a suspended or revoked
			 certificate may do so after a 6-month waiting period from the date of original
			 suspension or revocation. The applicant must complete a reinstatement
			 application; submit the reinstatement fee and renewal fee; proof of meeting
			 current continuing education requirements established by the board, and a sworn
			 affidavit that no use of titles or seals reserved for registered interior
			 designers has occurred during the period of suspension or revocation. The Board
			 shall conduct a review of the application and render a decision regarding
			 eligibility for registration. The board shall not reinstate Certificates of
			 Registration which have been suspended or revoked through disciplinary action
			 to any individual who has not satisfied all monetary fines or assessments and
			 any other conditions of any final order of the board. If reinstatement is
			 approved, the same registration number will be reissued. New certificates for
			 framing will not be issued unless a written request is made and a replacement
			 fee is received.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior
				  Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-15C-5(6);
				  34-15C-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-3 - REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS › Section 485-X-3-.05 - Inactive Status

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(1) Only a registered interior designer holding a current and valid Certificate of Registration may apply to the board for inactive status. The individual shall request inactive status in writing on an application as approved by the board. When an individual is classified as inactive status, the certificate of the inactive individual will become invalid and the individual will not be listed in the roster and will not retain the title and seal and stamping privileges of a Registered Interior Designer in the State of Alabama.
(2) Inactive status must be in force for a period of not less than six months before reactivation may be requested. The date of Inactive Status shall begin on the date specified on the application.
(3) When requesting reactivation as a Registered Interior Designer, the inactive status individual shall complete an Application for Reactivation, available from the board office or the board website, and submit the payment of a reactivation fee established by the board.
(4) Continuing education requirements are suspended during terms of board-approved inactive status. Continuing education requirements shall resume upon reactivation of the certificate.
Rule .03 was renumbered to .05 as per certification filed September 24, 2010; effective October 29, 2010.
Author:
Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
										34-15C-5(12).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN › Chapter 485-X-4 - CERTIFICATES AND SEALS › Section 485-X-4-.01 - Certificates And Seals

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(1) A Certificate of
			 Registration, suitable for framing, bearing the full name of the registrant,
			 their registration number, and the date registered shall be issued to each new
			 registrant. The certificate shall be signed by the chair of the board and the
			 Secretary of State. Certificates are to be maintained and posted in the primary
			 business offices in which the registrant practices.
(2) Upon approval of valid registration, an
			 interior designer may create his/her own seal for use in the issuing of plans,
			 specifications, and other documents for the purpose of obtaining construction
			 permits. Seals may be a rubber stamp, an impression seal, or a
			 computer-generated seal, as allowed by jurisdiction.
(3) Seals shall conform to the following
			 design guidelines: The seal shall be circular, two inches in diameter, and
			 shall contain an outer circle which reads "STATE OF ALABAMA" at the top and
			 "REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNER" at the bottom. The registered interior
			 designer's name and registration number must be placed inside the inner circle.
			 Seals are for individual use only and are not to utilize the name of the
			 business entity.
(4) Example of
			 appropriate seal design (actual size):
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(5) To
			 ensure consistency and continuity the Board shall, with a fee, offer an
			 electronic seal in AutoCAD format. Requests must be made in writing and
			 submitted with the fee. The registrant's seal must be affixed on all final
			 drawings, plans, specifications, and reports whenever presented to a client or
			 any public or governmental agency for the purpose of obtaining a permit for
			 construction. Work products presented which are not final should be so
			 identified as "unfinished", "draft", or "not for construction". Seals shall
			 conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction under which
			 documents are submitted.
(6) By
			 affixing the seal, the registered interior designer signifies that the document
			 was prepared either by the registrant personally or under his or her direct
			 supervision.
Previous Rule
				  485-X-4-.06 was renumbered to .01
				  as per certification filed September 15, 2008; effective October 20,
				  2008.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Registration for
				  Interior Design
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-15C-8;
				  34-15C-9(c).