SB 0752 Clarifies licensing procedures for architects, land surveyors and professional engineers
Sponsor:Mathewson
LR Number:L3357.01I Fiscal Note:3357-01
Committee:Local Government and Economic Development
Last Action:02/03/98 - Hearing Conducted S Local Government & Economic Journal page:
Development Committee-Consent
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Effective Date:August 28, 1998
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SB 752 - This act pertains to architects, professional engineers and professional land surveyors.

New definitions are added for "Corporation", "Partnership" and "Professional land surveyor" among other changes in Section 327.011, RSMo.

Only architects and professional engineers licensed in Missouri and corporations authorized under Chapter 327, RSMo, may perform building or structural inspections specified in Section 327.427 of this act.

No plans, specifications or other documents prepared for a project, with the seal of an architect, professional engineer or professional land surveyor may be used for a location other then the original location unless reviewed by the original licensed professional. The documents must be resealed, dated and signed by the professional before any reuse.

Each architect, professional engineer or professional land surveyor shall have a personal seal in a form prescribed by the Board. This seal shall be the legal equivalent of the licensee's signature whenever used. The owner of the seal shall be responsible for the architectural, engineering or surveying documents when the seal is placed on any of these documents.

Each applicant for examination and licensure as a professional architect must hold a degree from an accredited degree program from a school of architecture.

Requirements for a license as a professional engineer, professional land surveyor, or architect are also included in the act. The act also contains procedures for license or certificate renewal and for reinstatement of a certificate or license.

New provisions covering architects, professional engineers or land surveyors licensed in other states and who are seeking licensure in Missouri are included.

Penalty provisions for violations of the provisions of this act are included.
CHARLES HATCHER