Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 34.10 - Issuance and renewal of certificates(a) Upon payment of the fees required by section 11, an individual who has complied withsection 8 or 9 shall be entitled to a certificate indicating that he is qualified to engage in the practice of architecture in this Commonwealth. Each certificate shall contain the name of the individual to whom it was issued and shall be valid for a period of two years.(b) Every certificate shall expire on the day prescribed by rules and regulations promulgated by the board. An architect may renew his certificate by paying the renewal fee required by section 11(c). If the licensee fails to pay the renewal fee when required and fails to notify the board of his or her intention not to practice architecture, his certificate and his right to practice architecture shall expire. An architect who fails to renew his certificate may not engage in the practice of architecture and may not thereafter renew his certificate except upon payment of the renewal fee, penalty fee and the restoration fee required by section 11(c).(c) A duplicate certificate to replace one which has been lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued by the board upon payment of the fee required by section 11(d). The board reserves the right to require architects requesting duplicate certificates to furnish documentation satisfactory to the board relative to loss, destruction or mutilation of original certificate.(d) Certificates issued to architects shall not be transferable.1982, Dec. 14, P.L. 1227, No. 281, § 10, imd. effective.