Section 288-17-4 - Negligence in the Practice of Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Certified Interior DesignNegligence in the practice of architecture, landscape architecture or certified interior design includes, but is not limited, to:
1. Failure to act with reasonable diligence, care and competence;2. Failure to apply the technical knowledge or skill which is ordinarily applied by an architect, landscape architect or certified interior designer in Maine; or3. Failure to design a project that complies with all applicable federal, state and municipal building laws and regulations. While an architect, landscape architect or certified interior designer may rely on the advice of other professionals (e.g., attorneys and engineers), the licensee shall not knowingly design a project in violation of such laws and regulations once such advice has been obtained.02-288 C.M.R. ch. 17, § 4