Landscape architects; authorize to participate with multi-disciplinary engineer and architecture firms.
What changed between versions
Added explicit authorization for multi-disciplinary firms to include architects, landscape architects, and engineers together as long as one active member holds an architecture certificate in Mississippi.
Clarified that foreign or domestic business entities must have at least one active member or stockholder holding a certificate to practice architecture in Mississippi.
Added requirement that stock companies, corporations, or professional limited liability companies must be professional corporations or professional limited liability companies to advertise as architects.
Updated advertising and disclosure rules to require clear indication of each member's registration status and disclosure of at least one architect licensed in Mississippi.
Established ownership limits for landscape architects in multi-disciplinary firms (no more than one-third ownership interest, minimum two-thirds must be architects or engineers).
Added requirement for responsible control by an architect registered in Mississippi over architectural services contracted by the business entity.
Added requirement for business entities to furnish the board with information about organization, ownership, and activities.
Updated exemptions to include employees acting under instruction, control, or supervision of licensed architects.
Reaffirmed that failure to post architecture certificates in prominent locations is cause for certificate revocation.
Added effective date of July 1, 2025.