Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 50 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Chapter 50-6 - RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS - ARCHITECTS
Rule 50-6-.08 - Inactive Status

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 50-6-.08

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) An architect holding a valid license to practice in Georgia who has retired from the active practice of architecture, and is no longer practicing as an architect in Georgia, may request inactive license status by filing the required application and paying the appropriate fee as indicated in the fee schedule.

(2) Any individual whose license is under any sanction and is not in good standing may not transfer to inactive status while sanctions are in effect.

(3) An individual holding inactive status shall abide by the following conditions:

(a) may not practice and may not offer architectural design services;

(b) may not hold themselves out to the public as being available to provide such services; and

(c) may only use the term architect as long as it is not used to imply active practice or that architectural design services are currently offered.

(4) Any practice of architecture while holding an inactive license shall be considered unlicensed practice and is subject to disciplinary action.

(5) Any individual holding inactive status is not subject to the biennial renewal fee or the professional development requirements.

(6) An individual may apply to have an inactive license reactivated by submitting the following items:

(a) a completed application;

(b) the appropriate fee as indicated in the fee schedule; and

(c) the evidence of having satisfied the reinstatement requirements for professional development as provided in Rule 50-6-.03(b).

(7) Reactivation of a license is at the sole discretion of the Board.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-22, 43-4-12, 43-4-17, 43-4-33, 43-4-37.

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