As used in ORS 671.310 to 671.459, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Board” means the State Landscape Architect Board. (2) “Design” means layout, form and establishment of grades and tangible site features for services described in subsection (5) of this section. (3) “Landscape architect” means an individual who engages in the practice of landscape […]
ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995 are enacted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in the professional practice of landscape architecture. This action is necessary to safeguard public health, safety, welfare and property and to eliminate unnecessary loss and waste in this state. These safeguards are in the practice of landscape architecture as it […]
(1) Except as provided in this section, unless an individual is registered as a landscape architect by the State Landscape Architect Board, the individual may not engage in the practice of landscape architecture. Unless an individual is registered as a landscape architect by the board, the individual may not use the title of “landscape architect,” […]
A business may not provide landscape architecture services unless the work is under the full authority and responsible charge of a registered landscape architect who is also an owner or officer of the business. A business shall file a form with the State Landscape Architect Board identifying responsible landscape architects by name and registration number. […]
(1) ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995 do not restrict or otherwise affect the right of any person to: (a) Practice architecture under ORS 671.010 to 671.220; (b) Practice engineering under ORS 672.002 to 672.325; (c) Engage in the occupation of growing and marketing nursery stock, or use the title “nurseryman” or “landscape nurseryman”; […]
(1) Any individual desiring to be registered as a landscape architect in this state shall make application to the State Landscape Architect Board 15 days prior to any meeting of the board upon such forms and in such manner as may be provided by the board. In addition to the qualifications required by ORS 671.310 […]
(1) Examination of an applicant for a certificate of registration shall be made by the State Landscape Architect Board according to the method deemed by it to be the most practicable to test the applicant’s qualification. Examinations shall be written or oral or both written and oral and shall cover such subjects and be graded […]
(1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.314: (a) In addition to any exemption from disclosure provided under ORS 192.345 (4), State Landscape Architect Board examination materials, file records of examination grading and performance, transcripts from educational institutions, letters of inquiry, letters of reference and board inquiry forms concerning applicants or registrants are confidential and may not be disclosed […]
(1) The State Landscape Architect Board may register as a landscape architect, without examination, any individual who applies for such registration under ORS 671.325, and: (a) On the date of making application is a landscape architect licensed or registered under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States, if the requirements […]
The State Landscape Architect Board may establish by rule the amounts for fees to be charged and collected under ORS 671.310 to 671.459. The fees shall include, but are not limited to: (1) An examination fee. (2) A fee for original registration of out-of-state landscape architect under ORS 671.345. (3) A fee for issuance of […]
(1) Each registrant who desires to continue as a landscape architect or landscape architect in training in this state shall annually pay to the State Landscape Architect Board, on or before the renewal date set by the board by rule, the fee for renewal of registration required under ORS 671.365 (5). Upon payment the board […]
(1) A registered landscape architect shall obtain a stamp of a design authorized by the State Landscape Architect Board. The stamp must bear the name, registration date and registration certificate number of the landscape architect and the legend “registered landscape architect.” (2) A registered landscape architect shall stamp and sign all final drafts of professional […]
The State Landscape Architect Board shall cause to be prepared and shall by rule adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be known in writing to every landscape architect and applicant for registration under ORS 671.310 to 671.459. This code shall be published in the roster of landscape architects. Such publication shall constitute due […]
(1) The State Landscape Architect Board may establish or approve programs of continuing education that contribute to the competency of landscape architects. The board may charge a fee for programs of continuing education it establishes. (2) The board may require completion of a program of continuing education established or approved under this section as a […]
Subject to ORS chapter 183, the State Landscape Architect Board may refuse to register any applicant, may refuse to renew the registration of any registered landscape architect or landscape architect in training, or may suspend for a period not exceeding one year or revoke the registration of any registered landscape architect or landscape architect in […]
In addition to any civil penalty imposed by the State Landscape Architect Board or any fine or term of imprisonment imposed by a court, except as otherwise provided in ORS 671.404, the board may impose one or more of the following sanctions against a person violating ORS 671.310 to 671.459: (1) Revocation of a certificate […]
(1) The state or a political subdivision may contract for landscape architecture service projects only with registered landscape architects, as defined in ORS 671.310. (2) Drawings, plans, specifications, estimates and construction observation for public works of the state or a political subdivision that require landscape architecture services must be prepared by, or under the direct […]
The State Landscape Architect Board, subject to ORS chapter 183, may adopt rules necessary for the board to perform its duties under ORS 671.310 to 671.459 and 671.995. [1981 c.536 §11; 1987 c.414 §42d; 2003 c.14 §421]
If the State Landscape Architect Board revokes the registration of a registered landscape architect under ORS 671.404, the board may issue registration under ORS 671.310 to 671.459 to the individual whose registration is revoked if the individual: (1) Files a new application for the registration and passes an examination given by the board; and (2) […]
[1981 c.536 §13; 1991 c.734 §65; 1997 c.643 §16; 1999 c.1084 §59; 2001 c.950 §19; renumbered 671.950 in 2001]
