2010 Maryland Code
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
TITLE 3 - ARCHITECTS
Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 3-101 - Definitions.

§ 3-101. Definitions [Amendment subject to abrogation].
 

(a)  In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Architect.- "Architect" means an individual who practices architecture. 

(c)  Board.- "Board" means, unless the context requires otherwise, the State Board of Architects. 

(d)  Code official.- "Code official" means a public official responsible for the review of building permit documents or the issuance of building permits. 

(e)  Contact hour.- "Contact hour" means a minimum of 50 minutes of actual class time for each 60-minute hour. 

(f)  Design coordination.- "Design coordination" means the review and coordination of services provided by individuals licensed or certified under Titles 3, 8, 9, 14, and 15 of this article. 

(g)  License.- "License" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board to practice architecture. 

(h)  License fee.- "License fee" means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a license and the issuance of a reciprocal license. 

(i)  Licensed architect.- "Licensed architect" means, unless the context requires otherwise, an architect who is licensed by the Board to practice architecture. 

(j)  Permit.- "Permit" means, unless the context requires otherwise, a permit issued by the Board to allow a partnership or corporation to operate a business through which an individual may practice architecture. 

(k)  Permit fee.- "Permit fee" means, as applicable, the fee paid in connection with the issuance and renewal of a permit. 

(l)  Practice architecture.-  

(1) "Practice architecture" means to provide any service or creative work: 

(i) in regard to an addition to, alteration of, or construction of a building or an integral part of a building; and 

(ii) that requires education, training, and experience in architecture. 

(2) "Practice architecture" includes: 

(i) architectural design and preparation of related documents; 

(ii) consultation; 

(iii) design coordination; 

(iv) evaluation; 

(v) investigation; and 

(vi) planning. 

(m)  Public use.- "Public use" means the use of a building or other structure for the primary purpose of human use or habitation. 

(n)  Residential use.- "Residential use" means the use of a building or other structure as a dwelling. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 464; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1998, ch. 780; 2001, ch. 193; 2003, ch. 227, § 2; chs. 396, 397.]