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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 3Art. 5§ 5565 Architect License Suspension Rules

§ 5565 Architect License Suspension Rules

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§ 5565 Architect License Suspension Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can stop an architect from working right away if they break the rules.
  • •The architect might be allowed to finish projects they already started.
  • •The board can make the architect follow special rules before they can work again.
  • •The architect might have to pay a fine up to $5,000 if they did something wrong.

Example

An architect keeps making mistakes in building plans, causing safety problems.

The board can stop them from working until they fix their mistakes and maybe pay a fine. They might still finish buildings they already started.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5565 Architect License Suspension Rules

The board’s decision may do the following: (a) Provide for the immediate complete suspension by the holder of the license of all operations as an architect during the period fixed by the decision. (b) Permit the holder of the license to complete any or all contracts for the performance of architectural services shown by evidence taken at the hearing to be then unfinished. (c) Impose upon the holder of the license compliance with any specific conditions as may be just in connection with their operations as an architect disclosed at the hearing, and may further provide that until those conditions are complied with no application for restoration of the suspended or revoked license shall be accepted by the board. (d) Assess a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) against the holder of a license for any of the causes specified in Section 5577. A fine may be assessed in lieu of, or in addition to, a suspension or revocation. All fines collected pursuant to this subdivision shall be deposited to the credit of the California Architects Board Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 482, Sec. 12. (SB 1452) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

complianceperformancefinepensioncontracthearinglicensecalifornia architects board

Related Statutes

  • § 26031.01 License Suspension For Fraud
  • § 5500.1 Architectural Practice Scope
  • § 7059 Contractor Classification Rules
  • § 10131.7 Mobilehome Sales Advertising Rules
  • § 10137 Broker Compensation Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5565.
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