Code of Massachusetts Regulations
231 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS
Title 231 CMR 2.00 - General Provisions
Section 2.03 - Duties of the Board

(1) To establish the conditions and qualifications required for registration as an architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 60A through 60O;

(2) To determine the eligibility of applicants for registration;

(3) To prescribe and conduct examinations for the registration of architects;

(4) To evaluate and determine the eligibility of out-of-state and Canadian architects for registration as architects in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by means of reciprocity in accordance with the procedures established by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards;

(5) To issue certificates of registration to all individuals who have met all of the applicable requirements for registration;

(6) To establish and maintain records of the names and addresses of all registered architects in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;

(7) To make such rules and regulations as are necessary and proper for the performance of its duties;

(8) To investigate complaints of possible violations of any of the provisions of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 60A through 60O and/or 231 CMR, or of the accepted standards of practice for architects;

(9) To take such disciplinary action as may be appropriate in the case of any violation of any of the provisions of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 60A through 60O or 231 CMR 2.00 through 4.00; and

(10) To perform such other duties and functions as may be necessary and proper for the administration and enforcement of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 60A through 60O.