(a) To qualify for a permit, a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall meet the requirements of this section.
(b) (1) At least two-thirds of the directors of a corporation shall be licensed in this or another state to practice architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture.
(2) (i) At least two-thirds of the partners of a partnership shall be licensed in this or another state to practice architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture.
(ii) If the partnership is a limited partnership, at least two-thirds of the general partners of the limited partnership shall be licensed in this or another state to practice architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture.
(3) At least two-thirds of the members of a limited liability company shall be licensed in this or another state to practice architecture, engineering, or landscape architecture.
(c) (1) A corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall have appointed at least 1 responsible member of the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership.
(2) A responsible member shall be in charge of architecture practiced through the corporation, limited liability company, or partnership.
(3) Each responsible member shall be:
(i) a director or an officer of a corporation, a member of a limited liability company, or a general partner of a partnership; and
(ii) a licensed architect.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Section 3-401 - "Responsible Member" Defined
Section 3-402 - Practice Through Corporation, Limited Liability Company, or Partnership Authorized
Section 3-403 - Permit Required; Exception
Section 3-404 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 3-405 - Applications for Permits
Section 3-406 - Issuance of Permit
Section 3-407 - Scope of Permit
Section 3-408 - Term and Renewal of Permit
Section 3-409 - Notice of Change
Section 3-410 - Denial, Suspension, Revocation of Permits; Reprimands of Holder; Penalties
Section 3-411 - Denial, Suspension, Revocation of Permits; Reprimands of Holder -- Hearings
Section 3-412 - Permit to Remain in Effect Pending Investigation or Hearing
Section 3-413 - Services Prohibited Until Suspension Lifted or Permit Reinstated
Section 3-414 - Reinstatement -- Revoked or Suspended Permits