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This bill modifies multiple sections of Alaska state law to establish professional standards and regulations for registered interior designers while also making several administrative updates. Specifically, the bill extends the termination date of the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors to June 30, 2033, and expands the board's composition to include a registered interior designer. It creates a formal definition and regulatory framework for registered interior designers, specifying that they must be qualified by education, training, experience, and examination, and authorizing them to sign and stamp documents for obtaining construction permits. The bill clarifies that individuals can practice interior design without registration as long as they do not use the title "registered interior designer," and it adds registered interior designers to various existing statutes related to professional services, including those covering project costs, professional service contracts, and legal definitions. Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments to several laws to incorporate registered interior designers alongside architects, engineers, land surveyors, and landscape architects, ensuring consistent treatment across different regulatory and professional contexts. The legislation will take effect primarily on July 1, 2025, with some specific sections taking effect at different times.

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