Bill > AB1796

This bill, titled the Licensed Commercial Interior Designer Practice Act, proposes to establish a new licensing and regulatory framework for commercial interior designers in California, shifting oversight from a private certification body to the state's Architects Board. Key provisions include the creation of a new chapter in the Business and Professions Code to define and regulate commercial interior design, requiring individuals to obtain a license to practice this profession, and making it a misdemeanor to do so without one. The bill also expands the California Architects Board by adding a member who is a commercial interior designer and grants the board the authority to set eligibility requirements, including education and examination standards, for licensure. Furthermore, it mandates that public entities only accept commercial interior design plans from licensed professionals, clarifies that licensed interior designers are considered "design professionals" for lien purposes, and outlines disciplinary actions the board can take against licensees. The existing commercial designation offered by the California Council for Interior Design Certification will be phased out by 2027, with the state licensure becoming the primary means of professional recognition.

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