New Jersey § 45:4b-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:4b-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:4b-8.
A sole proprietor or business association, which may by law render or offer to render
engineering services shall enter into a contract with an owner to provide architectural
and engineering services under the following conditions: a. The contract with the owner is in writing and provides for a coordinated rendering
of architectural and engineering services. b. Architectural services shall be provided pursuant to a separate, written, independent
subcontract which clearly delineates the responsibility of the licensed architect
or business association and the contracting entity. c. Any subcontract for the providing of architectural services pursuant to this act
shall provide that: (1) The licensed architect or business association shall render such services as an
independent professional and not as an employee of a sole proprietor or business association
which may by law provide or offer to provide engineering services. (2) The licensed architect shall exercise independent professional judgment consistent
with accepted standards of the practice of architecture with regard to the project
as its circumstances may dictate. d. A professional engineer may design any engineering additions to an architectural
project. e. Corporations subject to the requirements of subsection a. of section 7 of P.L.1989 c. 276 ( C.45:8-56 ) shall, in addition to the requirements provided therein, be subject to the following: (1) At least two thirds of the directors shall be professional engineers; and (2) A minimum of 20% of the shares shall be owned by professional engineers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:4b-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:4b-8 cover?
Section 45:4b-8 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 45:4b-8?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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