83A-12. Prohibited practice.
The purpose of the Chapter is to safeguard life, health and property. It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm or corporation to practice or offer to practice architecture in this State as defined in this Chapter, or to use the title "Architect" or "Registered Interior Designer" or any form thereof, except as provided in Chapter 89A for Landscape Architects, or to display or use any words, letters, figures, titles, sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate that such individual or firm practices or offers to practice architecture as herein defined or is an architect or architectural firm qualified to perform architectural work, or is a registered interior designer or a registered interior design firm qualified to perform interior design work, unless such person holds a current individual or corporate certificate of admission to practice architecture or registration to practice interior design under the provisions of this Chapter. (1915, c. 270, s. 4; C.S., s. 4996; 1941, c. 369, ss. 1, 2; 1951, c. 1130, s. 3; 1957, c. 794, s. 11; 1965, c. 1100; 1969, c. 718, s. 21; 1973, c. 1414, s. 1; 1979, c. 871, s. 1; 2021-81, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 83A - Architects and Registered Interior Designers
§ 83A-3 - Expenses of Board members; Board finances.
§ 83A-5 - Board records; rosters; seal.
§ 83A-6 - Board rules; bylaws; standards of professional conduct.
§ 83A-7 - Qualifications and examination requirements.
§ 83A-8 - Qualification for firm practice.
§ 83A-9 - Partnership practice.
§ 83A-10 - Professional seals.
§ 83A-11 - Expirations and renewals.
§ 83A-12 - Prohibited practice.
§ 83A-13.1 - Architect who volunteers during an emergency or disaster; qualified immunity.
§ 83A-14 - Disciplinary action and procedure.
§ 83A-15 - Denial, suspension or revocation of license.