1. (a) A Licensee or Entity making public statements on architectural, landscape architectural, or licensed interior design questions, shall disclose when they are being compensated for making such statements.
2. (b) A Licensee or Entity shall not misrepresent their qualifications, capabilities, and experience or that of the firm.
3. (c) If, in the course of their work on a project, the Licensee or Entity becomes aware of a decision taken by their employer or client, against such Licensee's or Entity's advice, which violates applicable State or municipal building laws, codes or regulations, and which will, in the Licensee's or Entity's judgment, materially and adversely affect the health, welfare and safety to the public of the finished project, the Licensee or Entity shall:
4. (1) report the decision to the local building inspector or other public official charged with the enforcement of the applicable State or municipal building laws, codes or regulations;
5. (2) refuse to consent to the decision;
6. (3) in circumstances where the Licensee or Entity reasonably believes that other such decisions will be taken, notwithstanding their objection, terminate services with respect to the project. In the case of a termination in accordance with (c) of this Section, the Architect, Landscape Architect, Licensed Interior Designer, or Entity shall have no liability to their client or employer.
7. (d) A Licensee or Entity shall not deliberately make a materially false statement or fail deliberately to disclose a material fact requested in connection with an application for a License, renewal, or contract with a client/owner.
8. (e) A Licensee or Entity shall not assist the application for an individual or Entity who they believe to be unqualified in respect to education, training, experience or character.
9. (f) It is the professional duty of the licensee or Entity to report knowledge of possible violations of the Act or these Rules to the Board.

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1333, eff 5-27-99

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 815, eff 5-11-07

Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1006, eff 9-11-20

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 817, eff 9-15-22

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 21, effective 8-1-25