Provides the state the ability and criteria to discipline Registered Interior Designers who do not practice based upon these higher standards
Establishes a Registry within the Secretary of State's Office
Practicing Interior Design professionals can be grandfathered into Registered Interior Designers for a period of two (2) years after the law is passed and the rules for registration have been established

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Article 20.7 address the "meat" of the interior design registry.

The Bill

Establishes a measurable set of criteria for the Registration of Interior Designers including education, experience and examination
The criteria is based upon nationally recognized standards - NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications)
Provides the public and other design professionals with a list of Registered Interior Designers who meet a higher level of qualification based upon a base level of experience, education and examination and who will base their design on the standards of Health, Safety and Welfare of the public

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