1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 18
  3. CHAPTER 2
  4. Part 1
  5. 18-2-111 Policy regarding practice of architecture -- preparation of working drawings by department limited

Montana Code Annotated 2017

TITLE 18. PUBLIC CONTRACTS

CHAPTER 2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Part 1. General Provisions

Policy Regarding Practice Of Architecture -- Preparation Of Working Drawings By Department Limited

18-2-111. Policy regarding practice of architecture -- preparation of working drawings by department limited. (1) It is the policy of the state not to engage in the practice of architecture. However, this policy may not be construed as prohibiting the department of administration from:

(a) engaging in preplanning functions necessary to prepare a building program for presentation to the legislature;

(b) supervising construction as provided in 18-2-105(7); or

(c) preparing working drawings for minor projects.

(2) The department of administration may not prepare working drawings for the construction of a building, with the exception of repair or maintenance projects, when the total cost of the construction will exceed $75,000.

History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 271, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 371, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-3320; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 491, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 518, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 470, L. 1995.