False descriptions; pretending to be architect
64 False descriptions; pretending to be architect
A natural person, other than a registered person, must not —
use a restricted word as part of the person’s title or description; or
hold himself or herself out as being an architect, a person who practises architecture or a person who is qualified to practise architecture; or
in any way imply that the person is an architect, a person who practises architecture or a person who is qualified to practise architecture.
A body corporate, other than a licensed corporation, must not —
use a restricted word as part of its title or description; or
hold itself out as being an architect; or
in any way imply that it is an architect.
A person must not —
use a restricted word as part of the title or description of a firm; or
hold out a firm as comprising one or more architects; or
in any way imply that a firm comprises one or more architects,
unless at least one of the members of the firm is a registered person or a licensed corporation.
Penalty applicable to subsections (1), (2) and (3):
$5 000 for a first offence.
$10 000 for a second or subsequent offence.
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