RS 37:3176: Use of term "interior designer"; practice of interior design

A.(1) No person other than one registered pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall perform interior design or use the term "interior design" or "registered interior designer" to describe his business or practice, or use or be identified by the title of interior designer.

(2) The practice of interior design shall consist of rendering or offering to render interior design services for a fee or compensation.

(3) No person other than one registered as an interior designer pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be authorized to use the term "registered interior designer".

B. Nothing contained in this Chapter shall prevent any person from rendering or offering to render any of the services which are decorator services, provided that such person shall not be permitted to use or be identified by the title "interior designer" or "registered interior designer" on any sign, card, stationery, device, or any other means of identification unless registered in accordance with this Chapter or otherwise provided by law.