Chapter
406
2005 -- H 6000 AS AMENDED
Enacted 07/19/05
A N A C T
RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- ARCHITECTS
Introduced By: Representative John J. McCauley
Date Introduced: March 01,
2005
It is enacted
by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION
1. Sections 5-1-2, 5-1-3, 5-1-5, 5-1-6, 5-1-7, 5-1-8, 5-1-12, 5-1-13, 5-1-13.1,
5-1-14
and 5-1-15.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 5-1 entitled "Architects"
are hereby amended
to read
as follows:
5-1-2.
Definitions. -- The following definitions apply in the interpretation
of the
provisions
of this chapter, unless the context requires another meaning:
(1) "Architect" means any person who engages in the practice of
architecture, as that
term is
defined in this section as attested by his or her licensing as an architect in
this state.
(2) "Board" means the board of examination and registration of
architects established by
this
chapter.
(3) "Certificate" means the certificate of registration issued
annually by the board,
indicating
that the individual named in the certificate is an architect.
(4) "Certificate of authorization" means the certificate of
authorization issued by the
board,
indicating the sole proprietor, partnership, limited liability partnership,
corporation, or
limited
liability company named in the certificate is permitted to practice
architecture in the state.
(5) "Practice of architecture" means rendering or offering to render
those services,
described
as follows:
(i) Rendering or offering to render services in connection with the design and
construction,
enlargement or alteration of a building or group of buildings and the space
within
and
surrounding the buildings, which have as their principal purpose human
occupancy or
habitation;
(ii) The services referred to in this section include, but are not limited to,
planning,
providing
preliminary studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical
submissions,
the
administration of construction contracts and the coordination of any elements
of technical
submissions
prepared by others including, as appropriate and without limitation, consulting
engineers
and landscape architects;
(iii) The practice of architecture does not include the practice of engineering
as defined
in
section 5-8-2(f)(1), but a registered architect may perform any engineering
work that is
incidental
to the practice of architecture.
(6)
"Responsible control" means that amount of control over and detailed
knowledge of
the
content of technical submissions during their preparations as is ordinarily
exercised by
registered
architects applying the required professional standard of care. Reviewing, or
reviewing
and
correcting, technical submissions after they have been prepared by others does
not constitute
the
exercise of responsible control because the reviewer has neither control over
nor detailed
professional
knowledge of the content of such submissions throughout their preparation.
5-1-3.
Board -- Membership -- Appointments and term. -- (a) There is
established a
board of
examination and registration of architects, composed of five (5) architects.
Each member
of the
board must be a qualified elector of this state for three (3) consecutive years
prior to
appointment.
Each member of the board shall have engaged in the practice of architecture, as
defined
by this chapter, as an individual practitioner, a partner of a partnership or
limited liability
partnership,
an officer or director of a corporation, or a member or manager of a limited
liability
company
engaged in the practice of architecture, for not less than seven (7) years
prior to his or
her
appointment.
(b) Each member of the board shall be appointed by the governor with the advice
and
consent
of the senate, to serve for a term of five (5) years and until a successor is
appointed and
qualified.
No member of the board shall be associated in the practice of architecture,
either
individually
or as a member of a firm, with any other member of the board.
In
the year 2009, staggered terms shall be implemented as follows:
(1)
One member is appointed for a period of one year;
(2)
One member is appointed for a period of two (2) years;
(3)
One member is appointed for a period of three (3) years;
(4)
One member is appointed for a period of four (4) years; and
(5)
One member is appointed for a period of five (5) years.
(c) Vacancies occurring in the membership of the board shall be filled by the
governor,
with the
advice and consent of the senate, for the unexpired portion of the term. A
member
appointed
for a full term is not eligible for more than two (2) consecutive terms.
(d) Each member of the board shall take, and subscribe to, the oath of office
generally
required
of state officials.
5-1-5.
Board -- Rules and regulations -- Examination and registration powers. --
(a)
The
board may establish any rules and regulations for the conduct of its own
proceedings that it
deems
appropriate.
(b) The board may establish suitable rules and regulations for the examination
and
registration
of architects and also governing the practice of the profession of architecture.
This
shall
not include any prohibition of employment of the registered architect as he or
she chooses.
(c) The board shall hold examinations for individuals applying for
certificates at least
once
each year, provided that there are applicants qualified under sections 5-1-8(a)
and 5-1-8(b).
The
board shall establish any rules and regulations for the examination of
applicants that it deems
appropriate.
(c)
To be registered, the applicant shall be required to pass examinations and
grading
procedure
of the national council of architectural registration boards, provided that the
applicant
is
qualified under subsections 5-1-8(a) and 5-1-8(b).
(d) The board shall issue certificates to individuals who have qualified to
practice
architecture
under the provisions of this chapter. The board may establish any rules and
regulations
for the issuance and renewal of certificates that it deems appropriate,
including rules
for the
issuance of certificates by reciprocity.
(e) In addition to its rulemaking authority, the board has the power to take
all action that
is
necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including the
power to:
(1) Suspend, revoke or annul certificates of registration and certificates of
authorization
in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Investigate all complaints and charges of unprofessional conduct,
including, but not
limited
to, conduct specified under section 5-1-13, against any licensee or any
applicant for a
certificate
of registration or certificate of authorization, and to hold hearings, in
accordance with
the
provisions of section 5-1-13.1, to determine whether the complaints and charges
are
substantiated;
(3) Appoint one or more members of the board, legal counsel, and/or an
independent
investigator
to act on behalf of the board in investigating the conduct of any licensee, or
of any
applicant
for a certificate of registration or certificate of authorization, or in the
alternative to
appoint
a probable cause committee to investigate this conduct on its behalf. The
committee is to
be
comprised of licensees in good standing, as the board determines;
(4) Issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and summon and examine witnesses in
connection
with any
investigation conducted under the authority of this chapter. If a subpoena is
disobeyed,
the
board may invoke the aid of any court of competent jurisdiction in this state
to require the
attendance
and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence.
(f) The board and its members and agents are immune from personal liability for
actions
taken in
good faith in the discharge of the board's responsibilities, and the state
shall indemnify
the
board and these members and agents for, and hold them harmless from, any and
all costs,
damages,
and reasonable attorneys fees arising from or related in any way to claims or
actions
against
them as to matters to which the immunity applies.
5-1-6.
Board -- Records of proceedings -- Roster of architects -- Report of
transactions.
-- (a) The secretary of the board
shall keep a record of its proceedings. The record
shall
include the name, age, and last known address of each applicant for
registration, information
concerning
each applicant's education, experience, and other qualifications, the text of
all
examinations
administered and their results and any other information that the board deems
appropriate.
The record of the board is prima facie evidence of the proceedings and a
certified
transcript
by the secretary is admissible in evidence with the same force and effect as if
the
original
were produced.
(b) The board may shall maintain a roster of architects. Copies
of the roster may be
mailed
annually to resident architects and to federal agencies within the state, and
to state, city
and town
officials, and may be distributed or sold to the public.
(c) The secretary of the board shall receive and account for all monies
derived from the
activities
of the board and shall submit to the governor and the general assembly a report
of its
transactions
of the preceding year.
5-1-7.
Practice prohibited -- Criminal penalties -- Injunctions. -- (a) No
individual
shall:
(1) Practice or offer to practice architecture in this state;
(2) Use any title, sign, card, or device implying that the individual is an
architect or is
competent
to practice architecture in this state;
(3) Use in connection with his or her name or otherwise any title or
description
conveying
or tending to convey the impression that the individual is an architect or is
competent
to
practice architecture in this state; or
(4) Use or display any words, letters, figures, seals, or advertisements indicating
or
implying that the individual is an architect or is competent
to practice architecture in this state,
unless
that individual holds a currently valid certificate of
registration/authorization issued
pursuant
to this chapter or is specifically exempted from holding a certificate under
the provisions
of this
chapter.
(b) No sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership
corporation, or
limited
liability company shall:
(1) Practice or offer to practice architecture in this state;
(2) Use any title, sign, card, or device implying that the sole proprietorship,
partnership,
limited
liability partnership, corporation, or limited liability company is competent
to practice
architecture
in this state;
(3) Use in connection with its name, or otherwise, any title or description
conveying or
tending
to convey the impression that the entity is an architectural firm or is
competent to practice
architecture
in this state; or
(4) Use or display any words,
letters, figures, seals, or advertisements indicating or
implying that the entity is an architectural firm or is
competent to practice architecture in this
state,
unless that sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership,
corporation, or
limited
liability company complies with the requirements of this chapter.
(c) Any individual, sole proprietorship, limited liability partnership,
corporation, or
limited
liability company which: (1) violates subsection (a) or (b) of this section;
(2) presents or
attempts
to use the certificate of registration/authorization of another; (3) gives any
false or
forged
evidence of any kind to the board or to any member of the board in obtaining or
attempting
to obtain a certificate of registration/authorization; (4) falsely impersonates
any other
registrant
whether of a like or different name; (5) uses or attempts to use an expired,
revoked, or
nonexistent
certificate of registration/authorization; (6) falsely claims to be registered
under this
chapter;
or (7) otherwise violates any provision of this chapter; is guilty of a
misdemeanor, and
upon
conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be sentenced to pay a
fine of not more
than one
thousand dollars ($1,000) for the first offense and a fine of not less than one
thousand
dollars
($1,000) nor more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each subsequent
offense, or
imprisonment
for not more than one year, or both; and in the court's discretion and upon
good
cause
shown, reimburse the board for any and all fees, expenses, and costs incurred
by the board
in
connection with the proceedings, including attorneys fees (which amounts shall
be deposited as
general
revenues); and be subject to, in the board's discretion, public censure or
reprimand.
(d) The board has the power to institute injunction proceedings in superior
court to
prevent
violations of subsection (a) or (b) or violations of section 5-1-12. In
injunction
proceedings,
the board is not required to prove that an adequate remedy at law does not
exist, or
that
substantial or irreparable damage would result from continued violations. The
superior court,
in its
discretion and in addition to any injunctive relief granted to the board, may
order that any
person
or entity in violation of this section shall:
(1) Upon good cause shown, reimburse the board for any and all fees, expenses,
and
costs
incurred by the board in connection with the proceedings, including attorneys
fees (which
amounts
shall be deposited as general revenues); and/or
(2) Be subject to public censure or reprimand.
5-1-8.
Examination and qualifications of applicants for certificates of registration.
--
(a) Any
individual who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age may apply for a
certificate of
registration
under this chapter; provided, that the board may waive the requirement of
residency
in any
case or category of cases where the board determines that the applicant is not
seeking to
avoid
the registration requirements of his or her state or country of residence.
(b) Each applicant for a certificate of registration shall submit satisfactory
evidence to
the
board that he or she holds a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
professional
degree
in architecture from an accredited school and has had any practical experience
including
academic
training, that the board, by regulations uniformly applied, deems appropriate.
The board
may, in
its discretion, adopt as its standards for minimum experience the guidelines on
practical
experience
of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
(c) Each applicant for a certificate of registration who satisfies subsections
(a) and (b) of
this
section shall submit to a registration examination. The examination shall
cover any technical
and
professional subjects and shall be graded on any basis that the board
prescribes by regulation.
Results
of the examination are announced within ninety (90) days of the date on which
the
examination
commenced. The board may shall, in its discretion, adopt
the examinations and
recommended
grading procedures of the National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards.
(d) The board may require applicants under this section and under section 5-1-9
to
submit
to a personal interview.
5-1-12.
Architect's stamp. -- (a) Every architect shall obtain a stamp
designated and
approved
by the board, and shall impress that stamp on drawings and specifications
prepared by
him or
her or under his or her personal supervision responsible control
for use in this state. An
architect
who impresses his or her stamp, or knowingly permits it to be impressed on
drawings or
specifications
which were not prepared by him or her or under his or her personal
supervision
responsible
control is guilty of a misdemeanor
and is subject to the penalties provided in section
5-1-7(c).
Any person who impresses an architect's stamp, or knowingly permits it to be
impressed
on
drawings and specifications after the architect's certificate of registration
has expired, or has
been
revoked, annulled, or suspended, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to
the penalties
provided
in section 5-1-7(c).
(b) Upon forfeiture, revocation, suspension, annulment of his or her
certificate of
registration,
or upon expiration of his or her certificate of registration without renewal,
an
architect
shall surrender his or her stamp to the board. Upon the death of an architect,
his or her
personal
representatives shall surrender his or her stamp to the board. The board has
the power to
institute
proceedings in superior court or probate court to enforce this subsection.
5-1-13.
Revocation or suspension of certificates of registration or of authorization. --
(a)
After notice and hearing as provided in section 5-1-13.1, the board may in its
discretion:(1)
suspend or
revoke or , revoke or annul or refuse to renew any certificate of
registration; and/or (2)
revoke
or suspend suspend, revoke or
annul or refuse to renew any certificate of authorization;
and/or
(3) publicly censure, reprimand, or censure in writing; and/or (4) limit the
scope of
practice
of; and/or (5) impose an administrative fine upon (not to exceed one thousand
dollars
($1,000)
for each violation); and/or (6) place on probation; and/or (7) for good cause
shown,
order a
reimbursement of the board for all fees, expenses, costs, and attorneys fees in
connection
with the
proceedings (which amounts shall be deposited as general revenues), all with or
without
terms,
conditions, or limitations, holders of a certificate of registration or a
certificate of
authorization
(subsequently referred to as a licensee or licensees) for any or more of the
causes
set out
in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) The board may take actions specified in subsection (a) of this section for
any of the
following
causes:
(1) Bribery, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in obtaining a certificate of
registration or
certificate
of authorization;
(2) Practicing architecture in another state, country, or jurisdiction in
violation of the
laws of
that state, country, or jurisdiction;
(3) Practicing architecture in this state in violation of the standards of
professional
conduct
established by the board;
(4) Fraud, deceit, recklessness, gross negligence, misconduct, or incompetence
in the
practice
of architecture;
(5) Use of an architect's stamp in violation of section 5-1-12;
(6) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter;
(7) Suspension or revocation of the right to practice architecture before any
state or
before
any other country or jurisdiction;
(8) Conviction of or pleading guilty or nolo contendere to any felony, or to
any crime of,
or act
constituting a crime of, forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false
pretenses,
bribery,
larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or any other similar offense or
offenses
involving
moral turpitude, in a court of
competent jurisdiction of this state or any other state or of
the
federal government;
(9) Failure to furnish to the board, or any person acting on behalf of the
board, in a
reasonable
time within sixty (60) days of
notification any information that may be legally
requested
by the board;
(10) In conjunction with any violation of subdivisions (1) -- (9) of this
subsection, any
conduct
reflecting adversely upon the licensee's fitness to engage in the practice of
architecture;
and
(11) In conjunction with any violation of subdivisions (1) -- (9) of this
subsection, any
other
conduct discreditable to injurious to the reputation of the
architectural profession.
5-1-13.1.
Initiation of proceedings -- Hearings before the board -- Appeals -- Notice
to
other states. -- (a) The board
may initiate proceedings under this chapter against holders of a
certificate
of registration and/or a certificate of authorization (subsequently referred to
as a
licensee
or licensees) either on its own motion, or on complaint of any person, upon a finding
of
probable
cause by a probable cause committee appointed by the board pursuant to section
5-1-5,
or upon
receiving notification from another state board of architects or from the
appropriate
authority
in another country or jurisdiction of its decision to:
(1) Revoke, suspend, annul, or refuse to renew the practice privileges
granted in that
state or
in that country or jurisdiction to the licensee; or
(2) Publicly censure, or censure in writing, limit the scope of practice of,
impose an
administrative
fine upon, or place on probation the licensee.
(b) A written notice stating the nature of the charge or charges against the
licensee and
the time
and place of the hearing before the board on the charges shall be served on the
licensee
not less
than twenty (20) days prior to the date of the hearing either personally or by
mailing a
copy of
the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of the
licensee last
known to
the board.
(c) If, after being served with the notice of hearing as provided for in this
section, the
licensee
fails to appear at the hearing and to defend against the stated charges, the
board may
proceed
to hear evidence against the licensee and may enter any order that is justified
by the
evidence.
That order is final unless the licensee petitions for a review of it as
provided in this
section;
provided, that within thirty (30) days from the date of any order, upon a
showing of good
cause
for failing to appear and defend, the board may reopen the proceedings and may
permit the
licensee
to submit evidence in his, her or on its behalf.
(d) (1) At any hearing pursuant to this section, the licensee may:
(i) Appear in person or be represented by counsel;
(ii) Produce evidence and witnesses on his, her, or its behalf;
(iii) Cross examine witnesses; and
(iv) Examine the evidence that is produced.
(2) A sole proprietorship may be represented before the board by counsel or by
the sole
proprietor.
A partnership or limited liability partnership may be represented before the
board by
counsel
or any partner of the partnership. A corporation may be represented by counsel
before the
board or
by any shareholder, officer or director of the corporation. A limited liability
company
may be
represented before the board by counsel or by any member or manager of the
limited
liability
company. The licensee is entitled, upon written application to the board, to
the issuance
of
subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses on the licensee's behalf.
(e) The board or any member of the board may issue subpoenas to compel the
attendance
of
witnesses and the production of documents and may administer oaths, take
testimony, hear
proofs
and receive exhibits in evidence in connection with or upon hearing pursuant to
this
chapter.
In case of disobedience to a subpoena, the board may petition the superior
court to
require
the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of documentary
evidence.
(f) The board is not bound by strict rules of procedure or by laws of evidence
in the
conduct
of its proceedings, but any determination of the board is based upon sufficient
legal
evidence
to sustain the determination.
(g) A stenographic record of all hearings pursuant to this section shall be
kept and a
transcript
of the record filed with the board.
(h) The decision of the board shall be made by vote in accordance with the
rules and
regulations
established under section 5-1-5.
(i) Any appeal from the decision of the board, by a person or persons adversely
affected
by the
decision, is governed by section 42-35-15.
(j) On rendering a decision to: (1) revoke, suspend, annul, or refuse to
renew a certificate
of
registration issued under the laws of this state; (2) revoke, suspend, or
refuse to renew a
certificate
of authorization issued under the laws of this state; or (3) publicly censure,
censure in
writing,
limit the scope of practice of, impose an administrative fine upon, or place on
probation a
licensee,
the board shall examine its records to determine whether the licensee holds a
certificate
of
registration or a certificate of authorization to practice in any other state,
country, or
jurisdiction.
If the board determines that the licensee in fact holds a certificate of
registration or
certificate
of authorization, the board shall immediately notify the board of architecture
of the
other
state, country, or jurisdiction by mail of its decision pursuant to this
section, and include in
the
notice an indication as to whether or not the licensee has appealed the
decision.
(k) The board may, in its discretion, order any licensee against whom
proceedings have
been
initiated under sections 5-1-13 and 5-1-13.1 to reimburse the board for any
fees, expenses,
and
costs incurred by the board in connection with the proceedings, including
attorneys fees.
These
fees shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the date they are assessed and
may be
reviewed
in accordance with section 42-35-15, and deposited as general revenues.
(l) The board may, in its discretion, issue a certificate of registration or
certificate of
authorization
to any applicant denied a certificate of registration or certificate of
authorization,
under
any of the provisions of this section upon presentation of suitable evidence.
(m) The attorney general or his or her deputy shall act as legal advisor to the
board and
render
any legal assistance that is necessary in carrying out the provisions of this
chapter. The
board
may employ other counsel and obtain other necessary assistance to be appointed
by the
governor
to aid in the enforcement of this chapter, and the compensation and expenses
for the
employment
shall be paid from the fund of the board.
5-1-14.
Practices permitted. -- Nothing contained in this chapter shall be
construed to
prohibit
practices normally permitted to employees, engineers, contractors, and others,
including
the
following:
(1) A draftsperson, student, superintendent, or other employee of a lawfully
practicing
registered
architect acting under the instruction, responsible control and
supervision of his or her
employer.
This chapter does not prevent the employment of a superintendent of the
construction,
enlargement,
or alteration of a building or part of a building who acts under the immediate
responsible
control personal supervision
of the registered architect by whom the plans and
specifications
of the building, enlargement, or alteration were prepared.
(2) A registered professional engineer doing architectural work as may be
incident to the
practice
of his or her engineering profession, not to exceed thirty-five thousand
(35,000) cubic
feet of
enclosed space, provided all drawings for that construction are signed by the
author of the
drawing
with his or her true appellation as a "registered professional
engineer" without the use in
any form
of the title "architect".
(3) The construction or alteration of any single-family or two-family house or
any minor
accessory
building to it by a person other than a registered architect.
(4) The construction or alteration of any building used for farm purposes, as
long as it is
not for human
habitation or occupancy, by a person other than a registered architect.
5-1-15.1.
Certificate of authorization for sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited
liability
partnerships, corporations or limited liability companies. -- (a) A sole proprietorship,
partnership,
limited liability partnership, corporation or limited liability company shall
be
admitted
to practice architecture in this state if:
(1) Two-thirds ( 2/3) of the partners (if a partnership or limited liability
partnership) two-
thirds (
2/3) of the directors and officers (or shareholders if there are no directors,
if a
corporation)
or two-thirds ( 2/3) of the managers (or members if there are no managers, if a
limited
liability company) are registered under the laws of any state or any reciprocal
jurisdiction
as
defined by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards to
practice architecture or
engineering;
(2) One-third ( 1/3) of the partners (if a partnership or limited liability
partnership) or
one-third
( 1/3) of the directors and officers (or shareholders if there are no
directors, if a
corporation),
or one-third ( 1/3) of the managers (or members if there are no managers, if a
limited
liability company) are registered under the laws of any state or reciprocal
jurisdiction as
defined
by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards to practice
architecture; and
(3) The person having the practice of architecture in his or her charge is
himself or
herself
a partner (if a partnership or limited liability partnership) a director or
officer (or
shareholders
if there are no directors, if a corporation) or a manager (or members if there
are no
managers,
if a limited liability company) and registered to practice architecture in this
state.
(b) The board is empowered to require any sole proprietorship, partnership, or
limited
liability
partnership, corporation or limited liability company practicing architecture
in this state
to file
information concerning its partners, shareholders, officers, directors,
members, managers,
and
other aspects of its business organization, upon any forms that the board
prescribes.
(c) The practice or offer to practice architecture as defined by this chapter
by a sole
proprietorship,
partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation, or limited liability
company
subsequently
referred to as the "firm", through one or more architects registered
under the
provisions
of this chapter, is permitted provided that the registered architect or
architects are in
direct
control of the practice or exercise personal supervision responsible
control of all personnel
who act
in behalf of the firm in professional and technical matters; and provided, that
the firm has
been
issued a certificate of authorization by this board.
(d) Within one year after the enactment of this chapter, every firm must obtain
a
certificate
of authorization from this board, and those individuals in direct control of
the practice
or who
exercise personal supervision responsible control of all
personnel who act in behalf of the
firm in
professional and technical matters must be registered with the board. The
certificate of
authorization
shall be issued by the board upon satisfaction of the provisions of this
chapter and
the
payment of a fee as determined by the board in accordance with section 5-1-11.
This fee shall
be
waived if the firm consists of only one person who is the registered architect.
Every firm must
file an
application for a certificate of authorization with the board on a form
provided by the
board.
(e) Every certificate of authorization is valid for a period of two (2) years
and expires on
the last
day of December of each even numbered year following its issuance. A separate
form
provided
by the board shall be filed with each renewal of the certificate of
authorization. The firm
shall
complete a renewal form within thirty (30) days of the time any information
previously filed
with the
board has changed, is no longer true or valid, or has been revised for any
reason. If, in
the
board's judgment, the information contained on the application and/or renewal
form is
satisfactory
and complete, the board will issue a certificate of authorization for the firm
to
practice
architecture in this state. The board may require all applicants for renewal to
provide the
board
with information, including but not limited to, a brief outline setting forth
the professional
activities
of any applicant during a period in which a certificate of authorization has
lapsed and
other
evidence of the continued competence and good character of the applicant, all
as the board
deems
necessary.
SECTION 2. This act shall
take effect upon passage.
=======
LC02261
=======