Grounds for probation, denial, revocation, suspension, refusal to renew, orders, injunctions, civil and/or criminal penalties are as follows:

1. (1) Fraud, deception or misrepresentation in applying for a License, Certificate of Authority, or in taking the examinations (see 55:10-15-4);
2. (2) Violating the Act, or any Rule or order issued by the Board, including the unlicensed practice of architecture or landscape architecture;
3. (3) Conviction of a felony;
4. (4) Violating any jurisdiction's registration or licensing laws, requirements or rules and regulations;
5. (5) Mental impairment;
6. (6) Gross incompetence (see 55:10-15-5);
7. (7) Recklessness on the part of the Licensee in designing, planning, or observing the construction or alteration of a project or building (see 55:10-15-6);
8. (8) Dishonest practice (see 55:10-15-7);
9. (9) Failure to maintain a License or Registration in good standing in one additional jurisdiction for reciprocal Licensees;
10. (10) Loss of NCARB, CLARB or CIDQ certification for reciprocal Licensees based on cause;
11. (11) Nonpayment of fees, penalties, failure to complete continuing education requirements, when applicable, or failure to file acceptable and properly completed required documents with the Board will result in automatic revocation;
12. (12) Unauthorized or misuse of seal which shall include sealing, dating, and signing any or all documents not prepared under a Licensee. Prototype plans are an exception to this rule as noted in OAC 55:10-11-9 (e) (f).
13. (13) Aiding and/or abetting unlicensed practice of architecture, landscape architecture, or licensed interior design.
14. (14) Sealing, signing and/or dating plans and/or specifications not prepared in accordance with the Act and/or these Rules.
15. (15) Submitting false or forged evidence or documents to the Board or in the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, or licensed interior design.
16. (16) Presenting the License of another as the individual's or Entity's own.
17. (17) Concealing information relative to any violation of the Act or the Board's Rules.
18. (18) Inappropriate behavior on the part of an Applicant during the examination period.

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

Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2555, eff 7-15-02

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

Amended at 26 Ok Reg 771, eff 4-27-09

Added at 31 Ok Reg 788, eff 9-13-14

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