New Jersey Statutes 45:3-18. Certificate of authorization to offer architectural services
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:3-18
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
a. A corporation may offer to provide architectural services in this State if: (1) two-thirds (2/3) of the directors are licensed architects; and, (2) two-thirds (2/3) of the shares of stock are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the “Professional Service Corporation Act,” P.L.1969, c.232 (C. 14A:17-1 et seq.).
b. A corporation may offer to provide architectural and closely allied professional services in this State if: (1) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors are licensed architects and closely allied professionals; (2) at least one director is a licensed architect; (3) two-thirds (2/3) of the shares are owned by licensed architects or closely allied professionals; and, (4) a minimum of 20% of the shares are owned by licensed architects. This subsection shall not apply to a professional service corporation established pursuant to the “Professional Service Corporation Act,” P.L.1969, c.232 (C. 14A:17-1 et seq.).
The certificate of authorization shall designate a New Jersey licensee or licensees who are in responsible charge of the architectural activities and decisions of the corporation. All final drawings, papers or documents involving the practice of architecture, when issued by the corporation or filed for public record, shall be signed and sealed by the New Jersey licensee who is in responsible charge of the work.
L.1989, c.275, s.5.