49 Pa. Code § 43b.11a

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 43b.11a - Schedule of civil penalties-architects

STATE ARCHITECTS LICENSURE BOARD

Violation under 63 P. S.

Violation under 49 Pa. Code Chapter 9

Title/Description

Civil Penalty

Section 34.12

N/A

Anyone impressing an architect's seal or knowingly permitting it to be impressed on drawings, specifications or other design documents after the architect's license has been revoked, annulled or suspended.

1st offense-$1,000

2nd offense-Formal action

Section 34.12

§ 9.142(a)

An architect whose license has expired impressing the architect's seal or knowingly permitting the architect's seal to be impressed on drawings, specifications or other design documents after lapse or expiration of the license.

0 to 6 months'

lapse-Warning

6 to 12 months'

lapse-$500

12 to 24 months'

lapse-$1,000

24 months' or greater lapse-Formal action

Section 34.13(j)

§ 9.163

Engaging in the practice of architecture as a professional association, partnership, professional corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or business corporation without first receiving the written approval of the Board.

0 to 6 months-Warning

6 to 12 months-$500

12 to 24 months-$1,000

Over 24 months-Formal action

Section 34.18(a)

§ 9.171

An individual engaging in the practice of architecture or offering to engage in the practice of architecture in this Commonwealth, or using any title, sign, card or device implying that the individual is competent to engage in the practice of architecture without ever having obtained a license to practice architecture in this Commonwealth.

1st offense-$1,000

2nd offense-Formal action

Section 34.18(a)

§ 9.103

An individual engaging in the practice of architecture or offering to engage in the practice of architecture in this Commonwealth, or using any title, sign, card or device implying that the individual is competent to engage in the practice of architecture during a period when the individual's license issued by the Board is lapsed or expired.

0 to 6 months'

lapse-Warning

6 to 12 months'

lapse-$500

12 to 48 months'

lapse-$1,000

48 months' or greater lapse-Formal action

49 Pa. Code § 43b.11a

The provisions of this § 43b.11a adopted March 2, 2001, effective 3/3/2001, 31 Pa.B. 1227; amended December 22, 2006, effective 12/23/2006, 36 Pa.B. 7833.