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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 1063
BY REPRESENTATIVES SIMON AND ORTEGO
ARCHITECTS: Provides relative to the practice of architecture through firms
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 37:158, relative to the practice of architecture; to provide for firm practices;2
to provide for licensure by the State Board of Architectural Examiners; to provide3
for promulgation of rules; to provide an effective date; and to provide for related4
matters.5
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:6
Section 1. R.S. 37:158 is hereby enacted to read as follows: 7
ยง158. Firm practice; licensure; promulgation of rules and regulation8
A. All domestic firms and foreign firms qualifying to do business in the state9
of Louisiana, which practice or offer to practice architecture in the state of Louisiana10
are subject to regulation and supervision by the board, and the board, in11
implementation of this Section, may issue rules and regulations further governing the12
conduct and activities of such firms.13
B. Within thirty days after the issuance by the secretary of state of a14
certificate of incorporation of a Louisiana corporation formed pursuant to the15
Louisiana Business Corporation Law, R.S. 12:1 et seq., the Louisiana Nonprofit16
Corporation Law, R.S. 12:201 et seq., or the Louisiana Architectural-Engineering17
Corporation Law, R.S. 12:1171 et seq., or the issuance by the secretary of state of a18
certificate of organization of a Louisiana limited liability company formed pursuant19
to the Louisiana Limited Liability Company Law, R.S. 12:1301 et seq., or the20 HLS 12RS-2028 REENGROSSED
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qualification of a foreign corporation or foreign limited liability company in the state1
of Louisiana which practices or offers to practice architecture in the state of2
Louisiana, the firm shall file an application for licensure with the board on a form3
provided by the board.4
C. Within sixty days after the firm files with the board the application5
required above, the board, in the event the firm is otherwise in compliance with the6
provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations issued by the board7
governing firms, shall issue a license. Any firm having been so licensed by the8
board shall have the authority to contract to deliver such architectural services, and9
therefore shall be subject to disciplinary action as provided in this Chapter.10
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not11
signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature12
by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If13
vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become14
effective on the day following such approval.15
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Simon HB No. 1063
Abstract: Allows for the licensure and regulation of architectural firms.
Present law regulates the practice of architecture through the State Board of Architectural
Examiners.
Proposed law provides for the regulation by the board of domestic and foreign firms doing
business in the state. Requires such firms to apply for licensure within 30 days of issuance
of a certificate of incorporation by the secretary of state. Requires the board to issue a
license to such firms within 60 days of application if all requirements of regulation are met.
Allows the board to adopt rules and regulations. Provides that licensure subjects such firms
to disciplinary actions for violations of the regulatory provisions.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 37:158)