Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 307 – Application procedures
(a) An applicant who is applying for initial registration under this chapter shall have the following qualifications:
(1) The applicant shall hold a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited professional degree in architecture or shall have completed such other education as the Board deems equivalent. The Board shall adopt accreditation decisions of the NAAB and shall adopt regulations governing education or continuing education published from time to time by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards;
(2) The applicant shall have completed practical training in architectural work acceptable to the Board.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 307
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Board: shall mean the Board of Architects established by § 8735(a)(3) of Title 29 and this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 302
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Practice of architecture: shall mean the rendering or offering to render those services, hereinafter described, in connection with the design and construction, enlargement or alteration of a structure or group of structures which have as their principal purpose human habitation or use, and the utilization of space within and surrounding such structures; the services referred to include planning, preparing studies, designs, drawings, specifications and other technical submissions and furnishing administration of construction contracts. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 302
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- Substantially related: means the nature of criminal conduct, for which the person was convicted, has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform 1 or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the practice of architecture. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 302
(b) Each applicant shall provide such information as may be required on an application form designed and furnished by the Board.
(c) The Board may refuse or reject an applicant if, after a hearing, the Board finds that the applicant has:
(1) Been convicted of committing a crime that is substantially related to the practice of architecture; if however, after considering the factors set forth in § 8735(x)(3) of Title 29 through a hearing or review of documentation the Board determines that granting a waiver would not create an unreasonable risk to public safety, the Board shall, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum, waive this paragraph (c)(1);
a.-d. [Repealed.]
(2) Misstated or misrepresented a fact in connection with an application;
(3) Been found guilty of a violation of any of the Requirements for Business and Professional Conduct required of architects and as set forth in statutes or regulations;
(4) Practiced architecture without being registered in violation of the registration laws of Delaware. Notwithstanding such a finding, the Board may allow registration of such applicant if the applicant presents to the Board suitable evidence of reform.
(d) Where the Board has found to its satisfaction that an application has been intentionally fraudulent, or that false information has been intentionally supplied, it shall report its findings to the Attorney General for further action.
(e) Where the application of a person has been refused or rejected and such applicant feels that the Board has acted without justification, has imposed higher or different standards for the person than for other applicants, or has in some other manner contributed to or caused the failure of such application, the applicant may appeal to the Superior Court.
(f) [Repealed.]
38 Del. Laws, c. 60, §§ ?13, 15; Code 1935, §§ ?903, 905; 24 Del. C. 1953, §§ ?311, 313; 56 Del. Laws, c. 399, § ?2; 62 Del. Laws, c. 344, § ?1; 64 Del. Laws, c. 1, § ?1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 144, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 74 Del. Laws, c. 262, § ?11; 75 Del. Laws, c. 261, § ?3; 75 Del. Laws, c. 436, § ?3; 77 Del. Laws, c. 199, § ?3; 78 Del. Laws, c. 44, §§ ?5, 6; 80 Del. Laws, c. 206, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 433, § 5;