Under the provisions of ORS 671.090, 671.220, and 671.990, an architect or architectural firm may be disciplined for misconduct for any of the following:

1. (1) Signing or stamping technical submissions, reports, or other professional work which was not prepared under the architect’s responsible control.
2. (2) Offering or accepting gifts, other than gifts of nominal value (e.g., reasonable entertainment and hospitality), with the intent of influencing the judgment of an existing or prospective client or governmental official in connection with a project in which the individual architect or architectural firm is interested.
3. (3) Engaging in any conduct involving fraud or deceit which relates to the business or practice of architecture.
4. (4) Making a material misrepresentation to a prospective or existing client or employer regarding qualifications, capabilities, experience, or scope of responsibility.
5. (5) Assisting the application for registration of a person by falsely verifying the individual's education, training, or experience.
6. (6) Making any false statement or giving any false information in connection with an application for registration or for renewal of registration.
7. (7) Being convicted of any crime under circumstances that relate to the practice of architecture.
8. (8) Violating any federal or state statute or rule that relates to the practice of architecture.
9. (9) Practicing architecture while the architect's ability to practice is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or otherwise.

10. (10) Engaging in false, misleading, or deceptive advertising, which may include, but is not limited to:

    1. (a) Misleading, or attempting to mislead, existing or prospective clients or the public, through advertising or other means, about the results that can be achieved through the use of the registrant's services;
    2. (b) Misleading, or attempting to mislead, existing or prospective clients or the public by suggesting that the registrant can achieve results by means that violate this code or the law;
    3. (c) Failing to truthfully inform the client, employer, or public about personal qualifications, capabilities, or experience; and without exaggerated, misleading, deceptive, or false statements or claims; or
    4. (d) Taking credit for work performed under the direction of a former employer beyond the scope of one's actual personal role and contribution.
11. (11) Making a substantial misrepresentation in the course of practice.
12. (12) Obtaining or attempting to obtain monetary or professional gain by fraud or deceit.
13. (13) Engaging in any conduct that, through professional experience, is not an acceptable standard for architectural practice in Oregon.
14. (14) Practicing architecture in Oregon while not holding an active Oregon certificate of registration to practice architecture or provide architectural services.
15. (15) Being the subject of disciplinary action taken by another jurisdiction.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 670.310, 671, 671.090 & 671.125

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 671.010 – 671.220

History

BAE 3-2023, amend filed 10/10/2023, effective 01/02/2024
BAE 2-2019, amend filed 04/10/2019, effective 05/01/2019
BAE 6-2006, f. & cert. ef. 11-9-06
BAE 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-04
BAE 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-02
AE 1-1983, f. & ef. 1-12-83