37-65-102. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this chapter the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Architect" means an individual technically and legally qualified to practice architecture and who is authorized under this chapter to practice architecture.
     (2) "Board" means the board of architects provided for in 2-15-1871.
     (3) "Building" means a structure intended primarily for human occupancy or use.
     (4) "Department" means the department of commerce provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 18.
     (5) "Practice of architecture" means any professional service or creative work requiring the application of advanced knowledge of architectural design, building construction, and standards and involving the constant exercise of discretion and judgment in such activities, in which the safeguarding of life, health, or property is concerned, as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, or inspection of construction for any public or private building.
     (6) "Public building" means any building which the state or any political subdivision thereof maintains for the use of the public.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 158, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 3231, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 3231, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 149, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 439, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 544, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 66-103(2); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 388, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 274, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 490, L. 1983.