(1) Except as provided in ORS 671.010, ORS 671.020(2), and ORS 671.065(2), and consistent with Oregon and federal constitutional free speech provisions, an individual or entity who is not registered in Oregon to practice architecture may not:
- (a) Use the title “Architect” or any modification or derivative such as “architectural” or “architecture” in its name or description of its business activity in a manner that indicates or implies that the individual or firm engages in the practice of architecture, or offers to engage in the practice of architecture in Oregon;
- (b) Advertise they are authorized to practice architecture in Oregon; or
- (c) Use the title “Architect Emeritus”, “Architect Emerita”, or “Architect Emerit” unless granted the authority by the Board to do so.
- (2) OAR 806-010-0037(1) prohibits the use of the title “Architect” or any modification or derivative such as “architectural” or “architecture” when such use misleads or deceives a consumer seeking services related to designing, in whole or in part, buildings and the space within and appurtenant to buildings in Oregon.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 670.310, 671.125 & 671.220
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 671.010 – 671.220
History
BAE 3-2025, amend filed 10/14/2025, effective 11/24/2025
BAE 3-2023, amend filed 10/10/2023, effective 01/02/2024
BAE 2-2023, amend filed 08/21/2023, effective 10/02/2023
BAE 2-2019, amend filed 04/10/2019, effective 05/01/2019
BAE 4-2009, f. & cert. ef. 7-10-09
BAE 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-06
BAE 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-13-05
BAE 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 3-2-04