Comments:  It seems there is duplication in terms “professional” and “regulant”, but also defined differences that may lead to confusion.    For example, a “professional” hold a license or certificate pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and in good standing; whereas, a regulant need only hold a valid license.   Is it the Board’s intention to have two similar terms, but with specific differences?  I recommend updating “regulant” and  removing “professional” from the definitions and sections because it adds confusion to have in some circumstances “professional” used as a standalone term and then in other sections to use the term “professional engineer”.

"Professional" means an architect, professional engineer, land surveyor, landscape architect, or interior designer who is licensed or certified, as appropriate, holds a valid license or certificate issued by the board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and is in good standing with the board to practice his profession in this Commonwealth.

"Regulant" means a licensee, certificate holder or registrant an architect, professional engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect holding a valid license issued by the board; an interior designer holding a valid certification issued by the board; or a registrant.

Recommendation – modify “Regulant” to include all the components of “Professional” and update sections within this chapter to only use “regulant”  Use the term “good standing” because it is defined as “a current or active license, certificate, or registration issued by a regulatory body that is not revoked, suspended, or surrendered.”

"Regulant" means an architect, professional engineer, land surveyor, landscape architect, or interior designer who is in good standing with the board to practice his profession in this Commonwealth.