# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 4. Department of General Services

### Subtitle 7

#### Section 4-701

In this subtitle, "Board" means the State Board of Architectural Review.

#### Section 4-702

There is a State Board of Architectural Review in the Department.

#### Section 4-703

(a)

  (1) The Board consists of 7 members.

  (2)

    (i) Upon the recommendation of the Secretary and with the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the members from a list of names:

      (1) of architects, submitted by the Baltimore, Chesapeake Bay, and Potomac Valley chapters of the American Institute of Architects;

      (2) of engineers, submitted by the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers; and

      (3) of landscape architects, submitted by the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

    (ii) There shall be at least 5 names on the list submitted by each organization.

  (3) The Board shall consist of architects and at least 1 engineer, 1 landscape architect, and 1 architect who specializes or has particular experience in building preservation.

(b) The term of a member is 4 years.

(c) A member of the Board:

  (1) may not receive compensation; but

  (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

#### Section 4-704

Except for the Department of Transportation and the Maryland Transportation Authority in connection with the construction of roads, bridges, or highways, each State agency shall refer to the Board any major architectural problem or plan concerning the construction, reconstruction, or repair of a State building.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)