# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 3. Architects

### Subtitle 3. Licenses

#### Section 3-302

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title or Sec.Sec. 10-14A-03 and 10-14B-03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice architecture in the State.

(b)

  (1) An architect who resides outside the State and meets the requirements for a license by reciprocity under Sec. 3-306 of this subtitle may:

    (i) offer to practice architecture in the State; and

    (ii) accept a commission to practice architecture in the State.

  (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the architect shall be licensed by the Board before the architect may practice architecture in the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)