Sec. 2005.
(1) To be examined as an architect, an applicant shall provide evidence of completion of a first professional degree or further degree in architecture satisfactory to the board of architects.
(2) In order to be examined as a professional engineer, an individual shall meet all of the following requirements for admission to the professional practice examination:
(a) Provide documentation of not less than 8 years of professional experience in engineering work acceptable to the board of professional engineers, including not more than 6 years of education.
(b) Provide evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited program or its equivalent, as determined by the board of professional engineers.
(c) Provide not less than 5 references, 3 of which shall be from professional engineers who have personal knowledge of the applicant's professional experience.
(3) In order to be examined as a professional surveyor, an individual shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) For admission to the professional surveying fundamentals examination, an applicant shall provide an affidavit stating that a degree acceptable to the board shall be completed not later than 6 months after the date of the examination.
(b) For admission to the professional practice examination, an applicant shall provide all of the following:
(i) Documentation of not less than 8 years of professional experience in professional surveying satisfactory to the board of professional surveyors, including not more than 5 years of education.
(ii) Evidence of completion of a degree in professional surveying or a related degree with professional surveying courses acceptable to the board of professional surveyors.
(iii) Not less than 5 references, 3 of which shall be from licensed professional surveyors who have personal knowledge of the applicant's professional experience.
(4) The examination required by this article shall be given at least once a year.
(5) An examinee shall be notified in writing of the examinee's results on each part of the examination.
(6) Notwithstanding section 316(3), an individual with a mental or physical disability may be tested using special equipment, facilities, or assistance. However, the examination shall not be varied in form, content, or the format in which answers are submitted.
(7) All requirements for licensure shall be completed within 10 years after receipt of the application by the department. If the requirements are not completed within the 10-year period, the application shall be void.
History: 1980, Act 299, Imd. Eff. Oct. 21, 1980 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 463, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 103, Eff. Sept. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 90, Imd. Eff. May 13, 1998 ;-- Am. 2009, Act 143, Imd. Eff. Nov. 10, 2009
Popular Name: Act 299
Last modified: October 10, 2016