Emeritus status

(a) An architect whose license is in good standing may apply for architect emeritus status if he or she is retired from the active practice of architecture. For the purposes of this section, “retired” means the architect no longer engages in the practice of architecture, as defined in section 20-288 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and the applicant either: (1) has been licensed for not less than ten (10) years in this state, or (2) is sixty five (65) years of age or older. (b) An architect who provides, to the board or department’s satisfaction, documentation that he or she is physically or mentally unable to participate in the active practice of architecture may apply for architect emeritus status. (c) Upon application to the department, if all requirements are met, the architect shall be granted architect emeritus status. (d) An individual granted architect emeritus status may use the title “Architect Emeritus” or “Emeritus Architect” on any letter, title, sign, card or device. (e) If an architect emeritus wishes to return to the active practice of architecture, he or she may do so by submitting a current renewal application form, the renewal fee, and documentation of completing the C.E.H. for the lesser of the accumulated C.E. requirements since being granted architect emeritus status or thirty-six (36) C.E.H. The required C.E.H. shall be completed within the three (3) years prior to applying for active practice of architecture.