C.R.S. Section 12-120-405
Unauthorized practice

  • penalties
  • enforcement

(1)

Unless exempted under section 12-120-403 (7), any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice architecture without an active license issued under this part 4 is subject to penalties as specified in section 12-20-407 (1)(a).

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

It is unlawful for any individual to hold himself or herself out to the public as an architect unless the individual has complied with this part 4.

(b)

It is unlawful for any person to practice, or offer to practice, architecture in this state unless the individual in responsible control has complied with this part 4.

(c)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Unless licensed pursuant to this part 4, it is unlawful for any person to:

(A)

Use any of the following titles: “Architect”, “architects”, “architecture”, “architectural”, or “licensed architect”; or

(B)

Use the words “architect”, “architects”, “architecture”, “architectural”, or “licensed architect” in any offer to the public to perform the services set forth in section 12-120-402 (5).

(II)

Nothing in this subsection (2) prohibits the general use of the words “architect”, “architecture”, or “architectural”, including the specific use of the term “architectural intern”, by an individual who is working under the supervision of an architect and is in the process of completing required practice hours in preparation for the architect licensing examination, so long as those words are not being used in an offer to the public to perform the services set forth in section 12-120-402 (5).

(3)

The attorney general or the attorney general’s assistant shall act as legal advisor to the board and render such timely legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out this part 4. With the concurrence of the attorney general, the board may employ counsel and assistance necessary to aid in the enforcement of this part 4, and the compensation and expenses therefor shall be paid from the funds of the board.

(4)

The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405.

(5)

After finding that a person has unlawfully engaged in the practice of architecture, the board may jointly and severally assess against the person a fine of not less than fifty dollars and not more than five thousand dollars for each violation proven by the board.

(6)

An individual practicing architecture who is not licensed or exempt from licensure shall not collect compensation of any kind for the practice, and, if compensation has been paid, the individual shall refund the compensation in full.

Source: Section 12-120-405 — Unauthorized practice - penalties - enforcement, 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
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-120-405’s source at colorado​.gov