Louisiana § 37:158 Firm practice; licensure; promulgation of rules and regulation

Louisiana Statutes

§ 37:158 — Firm practice; licensure; promulgation of rules and regulation

Louisiana § 37:158

Title 37Professions and Occupations

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La. Stat. Ann. § 37:158 (2026).

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A.All domestic firms and foreign firms qualifying to do business in the state of Louisiana, which practice or offer to practice architecture in the state of Louisiana are subject to regulation and supervision by the board, and the board, in implementation of this Section, may issue rules and regulations further governing the conduct and activities of such firms.

B.Within thirty days after the issuance by the secretary of state of a certificate of incorporation of a Louisiana corporation formed pursuant to the Louisiana Business Corporation Law, R.S. 12:1 et seq., the Louisiana Nonprofit Corporation Law, R.S. 12:201 et seq., or the Louisiana Architectural-Engineering Corporation Law, R.S. 12:1171 et seq., or the issuance by the secretary of state of a certificate of organization of a Loui

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A. All domestic firms and foreign firms qualifying to do business in the state of Louisiana, which practice or offer to practice architecture in the state of Louisiana are subject to regulation and supervision by the board, and the board, in implementation of this Section, may issue rules and regulations further governing the conduct and activities of such firms.
B. Within thirty days after the issuance by the secretary of state of a certificate of incorporation of a Louisiana corporation formed pursuant to the Louisiana Business Corporation Law, R.S. 12:1 et seq., the Louisiana Nonprofit Corporation Law, R.S. 12:201 et seq., or the Louisiana Architectural-Engineering Corporation Law, R.S. 12:1171 et seq., or the issuance by the secretary of state of a certificate of organization of a Louisiana limited liability company formed pursuant to the Louisiana Limited Liability Company Law, R.S. 12:1301 et seq., or the qualification of a foreign corporation or foreign limited liability company in the state of Louisiana which practices or offers to practice architecture in the state of Louisiana, the firm shall file an application for licensure with the board on a form provided by the board.
C. Within sixty days after the firm files with the board the application required above, the board, in the event the firm is otherwise in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations issued by the board governing firms, shall issue a license. Any firm having been so licensed by the board shall have the authority to contract to deliver such architectural services, and therefore shall be subject to disciplinary action as provided in this Chapter.