A.  No person shall practice architecture in this state or use the title “architect”, or any term derived therefrom, or display or use any title, sign, advertisement, or other device to indicate that such person practices or offers to practice architecture, or renders architectural services, or is an architect, unless such person shall have secured from the board a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided, and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of the laws of the state of Louisiana governing the registration and licensing of architects.

B.  Persons licensed by the board to practice architecture may, by rule of the board, be required to earn annually up to twelve hours of board-approved continuing education pertaining to building design in connection with public health, safety, or welfare.

Acts 1983, No. 472, §1; Acts 1995, No. 238, §1; Acts 1997, No. 365, §1.