The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the sealing of electronic files and to update language regarding the gender of the licensee.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Architecture and Interior Design

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61G1-16.001: Architect's and Interior Designer's Seal
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the sealing of electronic files and to update language regarding the gender of the licensee.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Architect’s and Interior Designer’s Seal.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 481.221 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.221 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Architecture and Interior Design, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

61G1-16.001 Architect’s and Interior Designer’s Seal.

Each architect and interior designer shall acquire a seal with which she or he shall identify all plans, specifications or reports prepared or issued by her or him and filed for public record. The seal shall be of a type which will make an impression on the surface of prints or other duplications of drawings, and, as appropriate, upon specification pages, and other articles of service. Where required, electronic files may be sealed in accordance with Rule 61G1-16.005, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 481.221 FS. Law Implemented 481.221 FS. History–New 12-23-79, Formerly 21B-16.01, Amended 7-27-89, Formerly 21B-16.001, Amended________.