{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"5500","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 5500","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000. - 9998.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Architecture [5500. - 5610.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [5500. - 5502.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1223, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this chapter, architect means a person who is licensed to practice architecture in this state under the authority of this chapter.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter, architect means a person who is licensed to practice architecture in this state under the authority of this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-5500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}