# Fla. Stat. § 481.201: 481.201 Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.201

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 481.201
- **Heading:** 481.201 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part I / Section 481.201

## Text

The primary legislative purpose for enacting this part is to ensure that every architect practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that architects who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.

History: ss. 1, 19, ch. 79-273; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 23, 24, ch. 88-383; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 296, ch. 94-119; s. 1, ch. 95-389; s. 17, ch. 2000-332; s. 40, ch. 2020-160.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 481.201 481.201 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.201.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.203 481.203 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.203.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.205 481.205 Board of Architecture and Interior Design.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.205.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.207 481.207 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.207.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.209 481.209 Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.209.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.211 481.211 Architecture internship required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.211.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.213 481.213 Licensure and registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.213.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.215 481.215 Renewal of license or certificate of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.215.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.217 481.217 Inactive status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.217.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.219 481.219 Qualification of business organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.219.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.221 481.221 Seals; display of certificate number.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.221.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.222 481.222 Architects performing building code inspection services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.222.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.223 481.223 Prohibitions; penalties; injunctive relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.223.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 481.225 481.225 Disciplinary proceedings against registered architects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C481_PI_S481.225.md)

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