Illinois § 17.5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.5.
Architect, Retired. (a) Pursuant to Section 2105-15 of the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the title "Architect, Retired" may be used by any person who has been duly licensed as an architect under this Act and who has chosen to place on inactive status or not renew his or her license. Those persons using the title "Architect, Retired" may request restoration to active status under the applicable provisions of this Act. (b) The use of the title "Architect, Retired" shall not constitute representation of current licensure. Any person without an active license shall not be permitted to practice architecture as defined in this Act. (c) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require the Department to issue any certificate, credential, or other official document indicating that a person may use the title "Architect, Retired". (Source: P.A. 101-346, eff. 8-9-19.)
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