ARCHITECT PRACTICE-LICENSE

Amends the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989. Changes various references from the Director of Professional Regulation to the Secretary of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Changes provisions concerning the regulation of certain acts in performing architecture under a contract. Deletes a provision requiring the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board to submit a written report concerning the issuance or denial of licenses. In provisions concerning the examination of an applicant for a license, provides that if an applicant fails to apply within one year, the applicant shall be required to again take and pass the examination unless the Department upon recommendation of the Board determine that there is sufficient cause for the delay that is not due to the fault or the applicant. Contains provisions for the restoration of licensure for retired architects and authorizes the use of the title "Architect, Retired". Provides that the roster of licensees and registrants roster shall be organized by discipline and available by discipline upon request (instead of written request) and payment of the required fee. Changes provisions concerning the required notice to the Department for the termination of a managing agent. Changes provisions concerning the refusal, suspension, and revocation of licenses by the Secretary. Changes the fine imposed for unlicensed practice from $5,000 to $10,000. Adds provisions concerning the administration of oaths by the Secretary. Contains provisions concerning the restoration of a revoked or suspended license. Repeals a provision concerning the issuance of a license. Effective immediately.