New Jersey § 45:3-18
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:3-18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:3-18.
The board shall issue a certificate of authorization to certain corporations and those
corporations shall be authorized to offer architectural services as follows: a. A corporation may offer to provide architectural services in this State if: (1)
two-thirds ( 2 / 3 ) of the directors are licensed architects; and, (2) two-thirds ( 2 / 3 ) of the shares of stock are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established
pursuant to the “Professional Service Corporation Act,” P.L.1969, c. 232 ( C. 14A:17-1 et seq. ). b. A corporation may offer to provide architectural and closely allied professional
services in this State if: (1) at least two-thirds ( 2 / 3 ) of the directors are licensed architects and closely allied professionals; (2)
at least one director is a licensed architect; (3) two-thirds ( 2 / 3 ) of the shares are owned by licensed architects or closely allied professionals;
and, (4) a minimum of 20% of the shares are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established
pursuant to the “Professional Service Corporation Act,” P.L.1969, c. 232 ( C. 14A:17-1 et seq. ). The certificate of authorization shall designate a New Jersey licensee or licensees
who are in responsible charge of the architectural activities and decisions of the
corporation. All final drawings, papers or documents involving the practice of architecture,
when issued by the corporation or filed for public record, shall be signed and sealed
by the New Jersey licensee who is in responsible charge of the work.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:3-18
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:3-18 cover?
Section 45:3-18 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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