Oklahoma § 59-46.2 - Purpose of act
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-46.2 — Purpose of act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-46.2. Purpose of act
In order to safeguard life, health and property and to promote
public welfare, the professions of architecture, landscape
architecture and licensed interior design are declared to be subject
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations
to regulation in the public interest. It is unlawful for any person
to practice or offer to practice architecture, landscape
architecture, or licensed interior design in this state, as defined
in the provisions of the State Architectural and Licensed Interior
Designers Act, use in connection with the person's name, or
otherwise assume the title of architect, landscape architect or
licensed interior designer, or advertise any title or description
tending to convey the impression that the person is an architect or
landscape architect or licensed interior designer unless the person
is duly licensed or exempt from licensure under the State
Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act. The practice of
architecture, landscape architecture and the use of the titles
architect, landscape architect and licensed interior designer are
privileges granted by the state through the Board of Governors of
the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers
of Oklahoma based upon the qualifications of the individual as
evidenced by a certificate of licensure which shall not be
transferable.
Added by Laws 1947, p. 347, § 2, emerg. eff. April 16, 1947.
Amended by Laws 1986, c. 287, § 2, operative July 1, 1986.
Renumbered from § 45.2 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 287, § 30,
operative July 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 220, § 1, eff.
July 1, 1998; Laws 2006, c. 163, § 2, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2006,
c. 193, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2009, c. 184, § 2, eff. July 1,
2009; Laws 2014, c. 234, § 2, eff. July 1, 2014; Laws 2021, c. 443,
§ 2, eff. July 1, 2021; Laws 2024, c. 138, § 2.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-46.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-46.2 cover?
Section 59-46.2 ("Purpose of act") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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