Chapter 165 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 211

Relating to architects; amending ORS 671.090.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 671.090 is amended to read:

671.090. The State Board of Architect Examiners may refuse to grant, reinstate or renew, [may revoke] or may suspend or revoke, a certificate of registration to practice architecture in this state upon proof of one or more of the following grounds:

(1) [The employment of] Using fraud or deception in applying for a certificate of registration or in passing an examination as provided in ORS 671.010 to 671.220.

(2) [Upon proof that the applicant or the holder of the certificate of registration is] Falsely impersonating a practitioner or former practitioner.

(3) [Upon proof that the holder of a certificate is] Practicing under an assumed, fictitious, or a corporate name contrary to the provisions of ORS 671.010 to 671.220.

(4) [Upon proof that the applicant or the holder of the certificate of registration is guilty of] Demonstrating fraud,[or] deceit, [or of] gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the practice of architecture.

(5) [Upon proof that the applicant or the holder of the certificate of registration willfully evaded] Willfully evading or [tried] attempting to evade any law, ordinance, code or regulation of the state, or counties and cities of this state, governing construction of buildings.

(6) [Upon proof that the holder of the certificate of registration stamped and signed] Stamping or signing any plans, specifications or drawings that were not prepared by the architect or under the architect’s direct control and supervision.

(7) [Upon proof that the holder of the certificate of registration,] Unbeknown to a party for whom the architect is doing work, [received] receiving rebates, commissions, grants of moneys or favors which the architect is not entitled to or justified in receiving.

(8) [Upon proof that the applicant or the holder of the certificate is] Practicing contrary to the provisions and requirements of ORS 671.010 to 671.220.

(9) [Failure] Failing to comply with any continuing education requirements adopted by the board under ORS 671.125, unless the requirements have been waived by the board.

(10) Being convicted of any crime under circumstances that relate to the practice of architecture.

(11) Being the subject of disciplinary action taken by another jurisdiction.

Approved by the Governor May 30, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 2, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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