Section 110-7-3 - Criteria for Issuing a Certificate of Authorization7.3.1 For certification to practice the profession of engineering, the signature of one or more professional engineers licensed in the State of Nebraska must appear on the organization application.7.3.2 For certification to practice the profession of architecture, the signature of one or more architects licensed in the State of Nebraska must appear on the organization application.7.3.3 A licensed professional whose signature appears on the application may or may not have ownership interest in the organization.7.3.4 The applicant must pay appropriate application fees.7.3.4.1 Fees for certificates of authorization may be based on the total number of architects and professional engineers, licensed in any jurisdiction, who are employed by that organization.7.3.5 An individual who has elected to take emeritus status is not eligible to sign an organization's application for a Certificate of Authorization.7.3.6 Should any licensed professional who has signed the application leave the organization, die, or lose their signatory authority, the organization within 30 days must notify the Board and file an amendment to its application identifying the new licensed professional with signatory authority.7.3.7 A temporary permit may be issued to a qualifying applicant practicing through an organization when the associated organization obtains a certificate of authorization.7.3.7.1 The temporary permit holder will be listed on the certificate of authorization as the architect or professional engineer in responsible charge of the organization.7.3.8 Applications for certificates of authorization may be administratively approved by Board staff but are conditional until formally approved by the Board.110 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 7, § 3
Amended effective 4/27/2019Amended effective 6/7/2021Amended effective 3/16/2024