ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 396

Section 3-101, 3-309, and 3-310

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2000 Replacement Volume and 2002 Supplement)

BY adding to

Article - Business Occupations and Professions

Section 3-309.1

Annotated Code of Maryland

(2000 Replacement Volume and 2002 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Business Occupations and Professions

3-101.

(a)     In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)     "Architect" means an individual who practices architecture.

(c)      "Board" means, unless the context requires otherwise, the State Board of
Architects.

(d)     "Code official" means a public official responsible for the review of building
permit documents or the issuance of building permits.

(E) "CONTACT HOUR" MEANS A MINIMUM OF 50 MINUTES OF ACTUAL CLASS
TIME FOR EACH 60-MINUTE HOUR

[(e)] (F) "Design coordination" means the review and coordination of services
provided by individuals licensed or certified under Titles 3, 8, 9, 14, and 15 of this
article.

[(f)] (G) "License" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license
issued by the Board to practice architecture.

[(g)] (H) "Licensed architect" means, unless the context requires otherwise, an
architect who is licensed by the Board to practice architecture.

[(h)] (I) "Permit" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a permit
issued by the Board to allow a partnership or corporation to operate a business
through which an individual may practice architecture.

[(i)] (J) (1) "Practice architecture" means to provide any service or creative
work:

(i) in regard to an addition to, alteration of, or construction of a
building or an integral part of a building; and

(ii) that requires education, training, and experience in
architecture.

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