18-2-111. Policy regarding practice of architecture -- preparation of working drawings by department limited. (1) It is the policy of the state not to engage in the practice of architecture. However, this policy may not be construed as prohibiting the department of administration from:
(a) engaging in preplanning functions necessary to prepare a building program for presentation to the legislature;
(b) supervising construction as provided in 18-2-105(7); or
(c) preparing working drawings for minor projects.
(2) The department of administration may not prepare working drawings for the construction of a building, with the exception of repair or maintenance projects, when the total cost of the construction will exceed $75,000.
History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 271, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 371, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3320; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 491, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 518, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 470, L. 1995.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 2. Construction Contracts
18-2-101. Definitions of building, costs, and construction
18-2-102. Authority to construct buildings
18-2-103. Supervision of construction of buildings
18-2-104. Scheduling of state building program
18-2-105. General powers and duties of department of administration
18-2-106. Pecuniary interest prohibited
18-2-107. Deposit of capitol building grant revenue
18-2-108. Compliance with state laws and regulations
18-2-109. and 18-2-110 reserved
18-2-112. Appointment of architects and consulting engineers
18-2-113. Architects on public buildings to be certified
18-2-114. Seal and signature of architect on plans
18-2-116. through 18-2-120 reserved
18-2-121. Engineer or land surveyor to supervise project