C.R.S. Section 12-120-404
Forms of organizations permitted to practice

  • requirements

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, no firm, partnership, entity, or group of persons shall be licensed to practice architecture; except that a partnership, entity, or group of persons may use the term “architects” in its business name if a majority of the individual officers and directors or members or partners are either licensed architects under this part 4 or persons who qualify for a license by endorsement under section 12-120-413 (3).

(2)

The practice of architecture by the following entities is permitted, subject to subsection (3) of this section:

(a)

A corporation that complies with the “Colorado Business Corporation Act”, articles 101 to 117 of title 7;

(b)

A limited liability company that complies with the “Colorado Limited Liability Company Act”, article 80 of title 7;

(c)

A registered limited liability partnership that has registered in accordance with section 7-60-144 or qualified in accordance with section 7-64-1002.

(3)

An entity listed in subsection (2) of this section may practice architecture, but only if:

(a)

The practice of architecture by the entity is under the direct supervision of an architect, licensed in the state of Colorado, who is an officer of the corporation, a member of the limited liability company, or a partner in the registered limited liability partnership;

(b)

The architect remains individually responsible to the board and the public for his or her professional acts and conduct; and

(c)

All architectural plans, designs, drawings, specifications, or reports that are involved in the practice, issued by or for the entity, bear the seal and signature of an architect in responsible control of, and directly responsible for, the architectural work when issued.

(4)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Nothing in this part 4 shall be construed as prohibiting the formation of a corporation, limited liability company, registered limited liability partnership, joint venture, partnership, or association consisting of one or several architects or corporations meeting the requirements of subsection (3) of this section and one or several professional engineers, all duly licensed under the respective provisions of the applicable laws of this state.

(b)

It is lawful for an entity described in subsection (4)(a) of this section to use in its title the words “architects and engineers”.

(c)

No identifying media used by any member of the entity shall mislead the public as to the fact that the member is licensed as an architect or as a professional engineer.

Source: Section 12-120-404 — Forms of organizations permitted to practice - requirements, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑120‑101
Applicability of common provisions 12‑120‑102
Definitions 12‑120‑103
State board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors - creation - composition - appointment of members - terms - meetings - program director and staff - subject to review - repeal of article 12‑120‑104
Powers and duties of the board and division 12‑120‑105
Prior actions 12‑120‑201
General provisions 12‑120‑202
Definitions 12‑120‑203
Exemptions 12‑120‑204
Forms of organizations permitted to practice 12‑120‑205
Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑206
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑207
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure 12‑120‑208
Reconsideration and review of board action 12‑120‑209
Application for license 12‑120‑210
Eligibility for engineer-intern 12‑120‑211
Qualifications for engineer-interns 12‑120‑212
Eligibility for professional engineer 12‑120‑213
Qualifications for professional engineer 12‑120‑214
Licenses 12‑120‑215
Fees - disposition 12‑120‑216
Professional engineer’s seal - rules 12‑120‑301
General provisions 12‑120‑302
Definitions 12‑120‑303
Exemptions 12‑120‑304
Forms of organizations permitted to practice 12‑120‑305
Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑306
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑307
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure 12‑120‑308
Reconsideration and review of board actions 12‑120‑309
Application for licensing 12‑120‑310
Eligibility for land surveyor-intern 12‑120‑311
Qualifications for land surveyor-interns 12‑120‑312
Eligibility for professional land surveyor 12‑120‑313
Qualifications for professional land surveyor 12‑120‑314
Licenses 12‑120‑315
Fees - disposition 12‑120‑316
Professional land surveyor’s seal - rules 12‑120‑401
General provisions 12‑120‑402
Definitions 12‑120‑403
Exemptions - definitions 12‑120‑404
Forms of organizations permitted to practice - requirements 12‑120‑405
Unauthorized practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑406
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑407
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctions 12‑120‑408
Reconsideration and review of board actions 12‑120‑409
Application for licensing 12‑120‑410
Professional liability - insurance 12‑120‑411
Notification to board 12‑120‑412
Eligibility for architect 12‑120‑413
Qualifications for architect licensure 12‑120‑414
Retired architects - classification - fees 12‑120‑415
Licenses 12‑120‑416
Continuing education - rules 12‑120‑417
Architect’s seal - rules
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-120-404’s source at colorado​.gov