NAC623.870. Information for client; responsibility to report certain violations.

     1. Before accepting a project, a registered interior designer shall reasonably inform the prospective client of:

     (a) The scope and nature of the project;

     (b) The professional services relating to interior design that will be performed; and

     (c) The method of compensation for those professional services.

     2. If a registered interior designer becomes aware that his or her employer or client has decided to take an action regarding a project which is against the professional advice of the registered interior designer, which violates any applicable federal, state, municipal or county law, code, ordinance or regulation and which, in the professional opinion of the registered interior designer, will materially and adversely affect the safety, health or welfare of the public, the registered interior designer shall:

     (a) Report the decision to the person, agency or board that is responsible for enforcement of the law, code, ordinance or regulation;

     (b) Refuse to consent to the decision; and

     (c) If the registered interior designer reasonably believes that other such decisions will be taken notwithstanding his or her advice and objection, terminate his or her services in connection with the project. A registered interior designer who terminates his or her services pursuant to this paragraph is immune from liability for damages sustained by his or her employer or client as the result of terminating those services.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design by R113-99, eff. 12-4-2000)