5273-S AMH ORMS HELA 059

SSB 5273 - H AMD 532

By Representative Ormsby

ADOPTED 4/09/2009

    On page 7, line 3, after "licensed" strike "architect;" insert "landscape architect; or"

    On page 7, line 4, after "(b)" strike all material through "board" on line 13 and insert "Have a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years' practical landscape architectural work experience, which may include landscape design as a principal activity and post-secondary education approved by the board. At least six years of work experience must be under the direct supervision of a registered or licensed landscape architect. An applicant may receive up to two years of practical landscape architectural work experience for post-secondary education courses in landscape architecture, landscape architectural technology, or a related field, including courses in a community or technical college, if the courses are equivalent to education courses in an accredited landscape architectural degree program"

EFFECT:   Eliminates two of the three paths to certification that require: (1) a baccalaureate degree from a college or university and 8 years experience; and (2) a high school diploma and 15 years of experience. 

           Replaces the eliminated paths with a path to certification that requires a high school diploma and 8 years experience. At least 6 of those years must be under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect. An applicant may receive up to 2 years of experience for related post-secondary courses, including those in a community or technical college.

           Makes a technical correction.

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