Section 9.177. Use of names of deceased, withdrawn or retired persons in firm names

The names of deceased, withdrawn or retired sole owners, partners or shareholders may be retained in the firm name after their death, withdrawal or retirement only if:

(1) There is a written agreement providing for the continued use of the names between the deceased, withdrawn or retired persons and the succeeding owners of the firm.

(2) The parties to the written agreement have been active partners, association members or shareholders for at least 5 years at the time of death, withdrawal or retirement.

(3) The names of deceased, withdrawn or retired owners, partners, professional association members or shareholders are appropriately included on the firm stationery with suitable indication of status.

(4) The names of deceased, withdrawn or retired owners, partners, professional association members or shareholders are not carried in the firm name for more than 2 years after the death, withdrawal or retirement, unless the written agreement between the parties specifies otherwise.

(5) A copy of the written agreement is filed with the Board at the time of the death, withdrawal or retirement, and the agreement receives the written approval of the Board.

The provisions of this § 9.177 amended January 30, 1987, effective January 31, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 542; amended July 10, 1998, effective July 11, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 3273. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (206088) to (206089).

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Authority

The provisions of this § 9.177 amended under sections 5(a), 6(a)—(d), 8(b) and (c), 10(b), 11(a), 12(a) and (c), 13(h) and 14 of the Architects Licensure Act (63 P. S. § § 34.5(a), 34.6(a)—(d), 34.8(b) and (c), 34.10(b), 34.11(a), 34.12(a) and (c), 34.13(h) and 34.14).