30 Miss. Code. R. 202-1.11

Current through January 14, 2025

Rule 30-202-1.11 - Official Seal

1.11.1 Upon official notification of registration, the registrant will be advised that it is his/her responsibility to secure an official seal or rubber stamp for use in this state. Embossed seals are not acceptable. The seal to be used by the registrants are to be circular in form and 2 inches in diameter. A copy of the design is shown below [at right] and shall contain the following information: Name, Registration Number and the words "Registered Landscape Architect State of Mississippi".

1.11.2 The registrant shall stamp with his/her seal the following documents:

A. All original sheets of any bound or unbound set of working drawings or plans, and

B. The original cover of the project manual or index page(s) identifying all specification pages of the project manual, and

C. All Addenda.

Preliminary documents that are not sealed should be marked as "preliminary" or "not for construction."

1.11.3 The registrant shall superimpose his/her signature (manual, electronic, or digital as defined below) and date of execution across the face of the seal on documents listed above:

A. a manual signature is the handwritten name of the registrant applied to a document that identifies the person, serves as a means of authentication of the contents of the document, provides responsibility for the creation of the document and provides for accountability for the contents of the document.

B. for electronic or digital documents transmitted to others in their native file format (e.g., Auto CAD, Revit, Word, or Excel), a digital signature with an electronic authentication process attached to or logically associated with the document. The digital signature must be as follows:

1. unique to the person using it; and

2. capable of verification; and

3. under the sole control of the person using it; and

4. linked to a document in such a manner that the digital signature is invalidated if any data in the document is changed.

C. for electronic or digital documents transmitted to others in a "pdf" or similar format that has modified the native file so that it is not easily altered, an electronic (scanned) signature is acceptable if it is an accurate depiction of the licensee's actual signature. It is the responsibility of the landscape architect sealing the document to provide adequate security when documents with electronic seals and/or signatures are distributed.

Subject to the requirements of this rule, rubber stamp, transparent self-adhesive seals, or computer generated types may be used. Such stamps and seals shall not include the registrant's signature and date of execution.

1.11.4 Any portion of working drawings or plans prepared by registered consultants shall bear the seal and signature of the consultant responsible.

1.11.5 No registrant shall affix his/her seal or signature to documents having titles or identities excluding the registrant's name unless:

A. such documents were indeed developed by the registrant or under the registrant's direct control and personal supervision; and

B. the registrant has exercised full authority to determine their development.

Commentary on Sealing Requirements:

When produced by a landscape architect, or under the direct supervision and responsible control of a landscape architect, all plans and specifications submitted for bidding or permit purposes must be sealed by a landscape architect licensed in Mississippi.

30 Miss. Code. R. 202-1.11

Miss. Code Ann §§73-2-15 & 16(2)(a)

Amended 12/6/2015

Amended 4/28/2022