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MCL 339.205; MCL 339.308; MCL 339.2009; Executive Reorganization Order No. 1991-9,
MCL 338.3501; Executive Reorganization Order No.1996-2, MCL 445.2001; Executive
Reorganization Order No. 2003-1, MCL 445.2011; and Executive Reorganization Order No.
2011-4, MCL 445.2030.
B. Are the rules mandated by any applicable constitutional or statutory provision? If so,
please explain.
Under MCL 339.205, the department shall promulgate rules to implement articles 1 to 6 and
rules which are necessary and appropriate to enable the department to fulfill its role under this
act.
Under MCL 339.308, a board shall promulgate rules as required in the article in which it is
created as are necessary and appropriate to fulfill its role and a board may promulgate rules to
set the minimal standards of acceptable practice for an occupation for which the board is
created.
Under MCL 339.2009, the department shall, by rule, establish a program of continuing
education for all licensees under this article.
There is no constitutional mandate.
9. Please describe the extent to which the rules conflict with or duplicate similar rules,
compliance requirements, or other standards adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.
Each state sets up its own requirements with respect to architects. The rules do not conflict with or
duplicate similar rules, compliance requirements, or other standards adopted at the state, regional, or
federal level.
10. Is the subject matter of the rules currently contained in any guideline, handbook, manual,
instructional bulletin, form with instructions, or operational memoranda?
No. The subject matter of these rules is not currently contained in any guideline, handbook, manual,
instructional bulletin, form with instructions, or operational memoranda.
11. Are the rules listed on the department’s annual regulatory plan as rules to be processed for
the current year?
No.
12. Will the proposed rules be promulgated under Section 44 of the administrative procedures act
of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.244, or under the full rulemaking process?
Full Process
13. Please describe the extent to which the rules exceed similar regulations, compliance
requirements, or other standards adopted at the state, regional, or federal level.
The rules do not exceed similar regulations, compliance requirements, or other standards adopted at
the state, regional, or federal level.
14. Do the rules incorporate the recommendations received from the public regarding any
complaints or comments regarding the rules? If yes, please explain.
The Board of Architects will receive comments from the public, associations, and licensees. The
Board of Architects will hold Rules Committee Work Group sessions with the public.
15. If amending an existing rule set, please provide the date of the last evaluation of the rules and
the degree, if any, to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed
the regulatory activity covered by the rules since the last evaluation.
The Department last amended the rules on May 8, 2025. There have been no technological factors,
economic conditions, or other factors that would require amendment of the rules.
16. Are there any changes or developments since implementation that demonstrate there is no
continued need for the rules, or any portion of the rules?
No, there are no changes or developments since implementation of the last rule set that
demonstrates there is no continued need for the rules.
MCL 24.239