PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 09-03-037.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 308-13 WAC, Board of registration for landscape architects.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Licensing, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Conference Room 2209, Olympia, WA 98502, on May 13, 2010, at 9:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: May 17, 2010.
Submit Written Comments to: Kezia Prater, P.O. Box 9045, Olympia, WA 98507, e-mail landscape@dol.wa.gov, fax (360) 570-7098, by May 12, 2010.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Erica Hansen by May 12, 2010, TTY (360) 664-8885 or (360) 664-6597.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rules will implement changes as a result of the passage of SSB 5273.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed rules will implement changes as a result of the passage of SSB 5273.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.96.060.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 18.96 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of licensing, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and
Implementation: Lorin Doyle, Olympia, (360) 664-1387; and Enforcement: Joe Vincent Jr., Olympia, (360) 664-1386.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The department of licensing is exempt from this requirement.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The department of licensing is not one of the named agencies to which this rule applies. Agencies not named can apply this rule to themselves voluntarily. The department of licensing has chosen not to do this.
April 7, 2010
Walt Fahrer
Rules Coordinator
OTS-3096.2
BOARD OF ((REGISTRATION)) LICENSURE FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
(2) "Entire examination" as referred to in RCW 18.96.090 means the written and graphic examination approved by the board.
(3) ((The word "principal" as used in this chapter means
a member of a firm offering landscape architectural services
to the public who is a landscape architect, a shareholder and
director of landscape architecture if the practice is through
a corporation, a partner if the practice is through a
partnership or the owner if the practice is through a sole
proprietorship.
(4))) "Examination" or "L.A.R.E." means the Landscape Architect Registration Examination for landscape architects.
(((5) "CLARB" means the National Council of Landscape
Architectural Registration Boards, of which the Washington
board is a member.
(6) "Academic requirement" means graduation from a college or school approved by the board as offering a curriculum in landscape architecture.)) (4) "Institution of higher education" as used in RCW 18.96.070 means a college or school recognized by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) as having accredited programs in landscape architecture.
(5) Professional development equivalents:
(a) One professional development hour (PDH) is equal to no less than fifty minutes of instruction.
(b) One continuing education unit (CEU) is equal to ten PDHs.
(c) For professional development through an institution of higher education:
(i) One semester hour equals forty-five PDHs.
(ii) One quarter hour equals thirty PDHs.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 02-07-047, § 308-13-005, filed 3/14/02, effective 4/14/02; 96-10-013, § 308-13-005, filed 4/19/96, effective 5/20/96; 85-04-029 (Order PL 511), § 308-13-005, filed 1/31/85.]
(((2) Officers.)) At its regular meeting during the
second quarter of the calendar year, the board shall elect a
((chairman)) chair, a ((vice chairman)) vice-chair, and a
secretary for the ((ensuing)) upcoming year. The secretary
may delegate ((the office's)) his or her responsibilities in
all or in part to the executive ((secretary)) director.
The board shall:
(1) Determine the qualifications for examination.
(2) Review applications to determine eligibility for licensure by applicants who do not have a degree, referring qualified candidates to CLARB for administration of the examination.
(3) Review and act on applications for licensure by reciprocity.
(4) Provide application instructions for reissuance of license to persons whose license has been suspended or revoked in accordance with RCW 18.96.120, 18.96,180, 18.96.190 and chapter 18.235 RCW.
(5) Provide reinstatement instructions to persons whose license is delinquent in accordance with RCW 18.96.110.
(6) Provide guidelines for qualifying professional development activities.
(7) Audit and enforce professional development activities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 08-22-027, § 308-13-010, filed 10/28/08, effective 11/28/08; 85-04-029 (Order PL 511), § 308-13-010, filed 1/31/85; 80-05-141 (Order PL-343), § 308-13-010, filed 5/7/80; Order 2472, § 308-13-010, filed 12/16/69.]
(1) Every landscape architect licensed in the state of
Washington shall)) If you were issued your license on or after
July 1, 2010, you must have a seal/stamp of the design
authorized by the board, bearing ((the registrant's)) your
name, license number and the legend "((Registered)) Licensed
landscape architect, state of Washington." The seal/stamp may
be used in a horizontal or vertical format((, and scaled as
appropriate,)) provided it remains readable. Other deviations
are not allowed. ((Facsimiles)) Examples of the
board-authorized seal/stamp appear below.
If you were licensed before July 1, 2010, you may continue to use your existing registration stamp.
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(2) ((The following shall be signed and sealed/stamped by
the landscape architect:)) You must seal/stamp the following:
(a) All technical submissions required for building
permits, regulatory approvals and/or construction drawings
that are filed with authorities having jurisdiction((.));
((•)) (b) Drawings prepared by ((the landscape
architect)) you on each sheet((.));
((•)) (c) Specifications and other technical submissions
need only be sealed/stamped on the cover, title page, and all
pages of the table of contents.
(((3) No landscape architect's)) Your seal/stamp ((or
countersignature)) shall not be affixed to any drawings not
prepared by ((the landscape architect)) you or ((his or her))
your regularly employed subordinates, or not reviewed by ((the
landscape architect)) you. ((A landscape architect who)) If
you seal((s))/stamp((s or signs)) drawings or specifications
that ((he or she has)) you have reviewed, you shall be
responsible to the same extent as if those drawings or
specifications were prepared by ((that landscape architect))
you.
(((4))) Without exception, these sealing/stamping
requirements for landscape architects shall apply to all work
prepared or supervised by the landscape architect.
(3) The terms "signature" or "signed" as used in chapter 18.96 RCW and this chapter, shall mean the following:
(a) A handwritten identification or a digital representation of your handwritten identification that represents the act of putting your name on a document to attest to its validity. The handwritten or digital identification must be:
(i) Original and written by hand, or a scanned image of an original, handwritten identification;
(ii) Permanently affixed to the document(s) being certified;
(iii) Applied to the document by the identified licensee;
(iv) Placed adjacent to the seal/stamp of the licensee;
(b) A digital identification that is an electronic authentication process attached to or logically associated with an electronic document. The digital identification may include a scanned or digitized signature. The digital identification must be:
(i) Unique to the licensee using it;
(ii) Capable of independent verification;
(iii) Under the exclusive control of the licensee using it;
(iv) Linked to a document in such a manner that the digital identification is invalidated if any data in the document is changed.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 08-22-027, § 308-13-011, filed 10/28/08, effective 11/28/08.]
(a) In practicing landscape architecture, ((a landscape
architect)) you shall act with reasonable care and competence
and shall apply the technical knowledge and skill that is
ordinarily applied by landscape architects of good standing
practicing in the same locality.
(b) In designing a project, ((a landscape architect)) you
shall take into account all applicable construction laws,
zoning codes and other applicable laws or regulations. ((A
landscape architect)) You shall not knowingly design a project
in violation of such laws and regulations.
(c) ((A landscape architect)) You shall ((undertake to))
perform professional services only when ((the landscape
architect)) you, together with those whom ((the landscape
architect may)) you engage as consultants, ((is)) are
qualified by education, training and experience in the
specific technical areas involved.
(2) Conflict of interest.
(a) ((A landscape architect)) You shall not accept
compensation for services from more than one party on a
project unless the circumstances are fully disclosed and
agreed to in writing by all interested parties.
(b) If ((a landscape architect has)) you have any
business association or direct or indirect financial interest
that is substantial enough to influence ((the landscape
architect's)) your judgment in connection with the performance
of professional services, ((the landscape architect)) you
shall fully disclose this in writing to the client or
employer. If ((the landscape architect's)) your client or
employer objects to such association or financial interest,
((the landscape architect)) you shall either terminate such
association or interest or offer to give up the commission or
employment.
(c) ((A landscape architect)) You shall not solicit or
accept compensation from material or equipment suppliers in
return for specifying or endorsing their products.
(d) When acting as the interpreter of landscape contract
documents and the judge of contract performance, ((a landscape
architect)) you shall render decisions impartially, favoring
neither party to the contract.
(3) Full disclosure.
(a) ((A landscape architect)) You shall disclose whenever
((he or she is)) you are being compensated for making public
statements concerning landscape architectural issues.
(b) ((A landscape architect)) You shall accurately
represent to a prospective or existing client or employer
((the landscape architect's)) your qualifications and clearly
define the scope of ((his or her)) your responsibility in
connection with work for which ((the landscape architect is))
you are claiming responsibility.
(c) If ((a landscape architect)) you become((s)) aware of
a decision made by ((his or her)) your employer or clients
against ((the landscape architect's)) your advice((,)) that
violates applicable construction laws, zoning codes or other
applicable regulations and that will, in ((the landscape
architect's)) your judgment, materially and adversely affect
the public health, safety and welfare, ((the landscape
architect)) you shall:
(i) Report the decision to the local authorities or other public official charged with the enforcement of such laws and regulations;
(ii) Refuse to consent to the decision; and
(iii) In circumstances where ((the landscape architect))
you reasonably believe((s)) that other such decisions will be
made notwithstanding ((his or her)) your objection, then ((the
landscape architect)) you shall terminate services with
reference to the project. In the case of a termination in
accordance with ((this paragraph of this rule)) (3)(c)(iii) of
this section, ((the landscape architect)) you shall have no
liability to the client on account of such termination.
(d) ((A landscape architect)) You shall not deliberately
make a materially false statement or deliberately fail to
disclose a material fact requested in connection with an
application for licensure or renewal.
(e) ((A landscape architect)) You shall not assist in the
application for licensure of a person known by ((the landscape
architect)) you to be unqualified in respect to education,
examination, experience or character.
(4) Compliance with laws.
(a) ((A landscape architect)) You shall not, in the
practice of landscape architecture, knowingly violate any
criminal law.
(b) ((A landscape architect)) You shall neither offer nor
make any payment or gift to any governmental official (whether
elected or appointed) with the intent of influencing the
official's judgment in connection with a prospective or
existing project in which ((the landscape architect is)) you
are interested.
(c) ((A landscape architect)) You shall comply with the
laws and regulations governing professional practice in any
jurisdiction.
(5) Professional conduct. ((A landscape architect)) You
shall neither offer nor make any gifts, other than gifts of
nominal value (including, for example, reasonable
entertainment and hospitality), with the intent of influencing
the judgment of an existing or prospective client in
connection with a project in which ((the landscape architect
is)) you are interested.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 08-22-027, § 308-13-012, filed 10/28/08, effective 11/28/08.]
(1) Three references from landscape architects having personal knowledge of the applicant's practical experience as described in subsection (2) of this section;
(2) A summary of the applicant's practical training; and
(3) Documentation verifying a minimum of seven years of any combination of academic and practical training experience approved by the board. The board shall use the following criteria when evaluating experience:
(a) ACADEMIC TRAINING
(i) With a passing grade, 32 semester credit hours or 45 quarter credit hours is considered to be one year. Any fraction, one-half year or greater, will be counted one-half year, and less than one-half year will not be counted.
(ii) A degree in landscape architecture or credits from an accredited college will be weighted at one hundred percent with a four year maximum credit for academic training.
(iii) Credits in landscape architecture from a college not accredited may be weighted up to seventy-five percent with a three year maximum credit for academic training.
(iv) Credits in architecture or civil engineering will be weighted at fifty percent with a two year maximum credit for academic training.
(b) PRACTICAL TRAINING
(i) Practical training necessary to qualify for licensure will be measured in months.
(ii) No training prior to graduation from high school will be accepted.
(iii) Credit for practical training will be based on a verifiable demonstration of competency and progressive responsibility in the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of landscape architecture concepts and data and demonstrating their experience in a position of making independent judgments and decisions. The amount of credit is determined by the following:
(A) Full-time credit must be at least thirty-five hours per week for a minimum of ten consecutive weeks;
(B) Part-time credit must be at least twenty hours per week for six or more consecutive months;
(C) Project and self-employment credit will be given credit based on verification by at least two licensed landscape architects who have reviewed and provided written acknowledgement of the applicant's work.)) You need to fulfill three general requirements before getting your license: Education, examination, and experience.
The board adopts the CLARB's "Standards of Eligibility for Council Certification" as the standard for the education and experience requirements for applicants with a degree. The board does not require a CLARB council certificate for licensure.
Subject to the provisions of RCW 18.96.090, the board adopts the landscape architectural registration examination and grading procedure prepared by CLARB as the state examination for licensure. CLARB will administer the entire examination for Washington candidates, and will collect examination and reexamination fees accordingly.
(1) To register for the examination.
(a) If you have a degree:
(i) Apply directly to CLARB. Your materials will be evaluated using CLARB's "Standards of Eligibility for CLARB Test Center Candidates."
(ii) Contact CLARB to register for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE).
(iii) CLARB will register you and administer the exam. You will pay the fees for examination and reexamination directly to CLARB.
(b) If you do not have a degree:
(i) You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least eight years practical landscape architectural work experience.
(A) At least six years of work experience must be under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect.
(B) The remaining two years can be any combination of the following as approved by the board:
(I) Postsecondary education courses in landscape architecture, landscape architectural technology or a related field, if the courses are equivalent to education courses in an accredited landscape architectural degree program.
With a passing grade, thirty-two semester credit hours or forty-five quarter hours is considered to be one year. Any fraction, one-half year or greater, will be counted one-half year, and less than one-half year will not be counted.
(II) Work experience in landscape design as a principal activity.
(C) Work experience will receive credit if it is as follows:
(I) At least thirty-five hours per week for at least two continuous months - 100%.
(II) At least twenty hours per week for at least four continuous months - 50%.
(ii) Submit the following to the board office:
(A) The board's official application form and application fee. The application fee is not refundable.
(B) Evidence of your qualifications and experience as shown by:
(I) National certification from CLARB, sent directly to the Washington board office from CLARB; or
(II) The following materials:
• An official sealed transcript showing any applicable courses you have taken from a community college, technical college, or university. The transcript must be sent directly from the college or university to the board office.
• Verification by at least two licensed landscape architects who have reviewed and provided written acknowledgment of your work.
(iii) If your application is approved, it will be sent to CLARB and CLARB will register you and administer the exam. You will pay the fees for examination and reexamination directly to CLARB.
(2) To obtain a license, submit the following to the board office:
(a) If you have a degree:
(i) The board's official application form with the application fee. The application fee is not refundable;
(ii) Evidence of your qualifications and experience as shown by:
(A) National certification from CLARB, sent directly to the Washington board office from CLARB; or
(B) The following materials:
(I) Verification of successful completion of the exam; and
(II) Statements of previous employers covering full-time employment for a minimum of three years of diversified experience in landscape architecture based on CLARB's Standards of Eligibility for Council Certification;
(iii) The initial license fee;
(iv) A written review of laws related to the practice of landscape architecture as outlined in WAC 308-13-031;
(b) If you don't have a degree:
(i) Evidence of your qualifications and experience as shown by:
(A) National certification from CLARB, sent directly to the Washington board office from CLARB; or
(B) Verification of successful completion of the exam;
(ii) The initial license fee;
(iii) A written review of laws related to the practice of landscape architecture as outlined in WAC 308-13-031.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 07-05-039, § 308-13-020, filed 2/15/07, effective 3/18/07; 02-07-047, § 308-13-020, filed 3/14/02, effective 4/14/02; 93-16-009, § 308-13-020, filed 7/22/93, effective 8/22/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060 and 18.96.070. 88-05-025 (Order PM 707), § 308-13-020, filed 2/12/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 85-04-029 (Order PL 511), § 308-13-020, filed 1/31/85; Order PL 246, § 308-13-020, filed 4/26/76; Order 2472, § 308-13-020, filed 12/16/69.]
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(a) Having at least the equivalent experience and responsible charge of landscape architectural work as required of candidates for examination;
(b) Having satisfactorily completed the national examination required of applicants for registration in Washington;
(c) Applicant's proof of compliance, that shall consist of:
(i) Education: Transcript of college grades indicating degrees earned. Transcripts are not required if work experience is at least seven years.
(ii) Employment: Statements of previous employers covering full time employment for a minimum of three years when the applicant has an accredited degree in landscape architecture or seven years of experience working with landscape architects or a combination of seven years of education and experience, approved by the board.
(iii) Certification: State of registration where applicant passed the national examination, listing subjects taken and scores received.
(2) Certification: National certification by the council of landscape architectural registration boards shall be recognized by this board as satisfactory evidence for registration by reciprocity, provided the applicant has passed the national examination and such certification is current and valid at the time of approval by the board.)) If you hold an active landscape architect license in another state or country, you can apply for a Washington license if your qualifications and experience meet the following criteria:
• If you have a degree, your qualifications will be evaluated using CLARB's Standard of Eligibility for Council Certification.
• If you do not have a degree, your qualifications and experience must be comparable to WAC 308-13-020.
Submit to the board office:
(1) The board's official application form and reciprocity application fee. The application fee is not refundable;
(2) The initial license fee;
(3) A written review of laws related to the practice of landscape architecture as outlined in WAC 308-13-031;
(4) Evidence of your qualifications and experience as shown by:
(a) National certification from CLARB, sent directly to the Washington board office from CLARB; or
(b) The following materials:
(i) Certification from the state of licensure, verifying you hold an active license and have successfully passed the national licensure exam. This certification must be sent directly from the issuing state to the Washington board office;
(ii) An official sealed transcript showing any applicable courses you have taken from a community college, technical college, or university. The transcript must be sent directly from the college or university to the board office; and
(iii) Verification of work experience as outlined in WAC 308-13-020 (1)(b).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 02-07-047, § 308-13-050, filed 3/14/02, effective 4/14/02; 96-10-013, § 308-13-050, filed 4/19/96, effective 5/20/96; 85-04-029 (Order PL 511), § 308-13-050, filed 1/31/85; Order PL 206, § 308-13-050, filed 11/5/75; Order PL 169, § 308-13-050, filed 6/19/74; Order PL-135, § 308-13-050, filed 11/13/72; Order 2472, § 308-13-050, filed 12/16/69.]
| Title of Fee | Fee | |
| Application fee | $250.00 | |
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| Renewal (2 years) | 450.00 | |
| Late renewal penalty | 150.00 | |
| Duplicate license | 25.00 | |
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450.00 | |
| Reciprocity application fee | 450.00 | |
| Replacement wall certificate | 20.00 | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.080, 18.96.090, 18.96.100, 18.96.110, 43.24.086. 09-15-124, § 308-13-150, filed 7/17/09, effective 8/17/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 07-05-039, § 308-13-150, filed 2/15/07, effective 3/18/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.080 and 43.24.086. 05-17-004, § 308-13-150, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05; 05-04-050, § 308-13-150, filed 1/28/05, effective 2/28/05; 04-17-026, § 308-13-150, filed 8/9/04, effective 9/9/04; 03-11-074, § 308-13-150, filed 5/20/03, effective 6/20/03; 02-16-018, § 308-13-150, filed 7/26/02, effective 8/26/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060 and 43.24.086. 01-15-034, § 308-13-150, filed 7/12/01, effective 8/12/01; 01-04-002, § 308-13-150, filed 1/25/01, effective 2/25/01; 99-23-025, § 308-13-150, filed 11/9/99, effective 11/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.080 and 43.24.086. 96-11-132, § 308-13-150, filed 5/22/96, effective 6/22/96; 95-20-026, § 308-13-150, filed 9/27/95, effective 10/28/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 94-23-031, § 308-13-150, filed 11/8/94, effective 12/9/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.080. 94-04-044, § 308-13-150, filed 1/27/94, effective 2/27/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086 and 18.96.080. 91-23-021, § 308-13-150, filed 11/8/91, effective 12/9/91; 90-15-039, § 308-13-150, filed 7/13/90, effective 8/13/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. 90-03-031, § 308-13-150, filed 1/12/90, effective 2/12/90; 88-04-027 (Order PM 702), § 308-13-150, filed 1/26/88. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 168 § 12. 83-17-031 (Order PL 442), § 308-13-150, filed 8/10/83. Formerly WAC 308-13-120.]
(2) The renewed landscape architect license is issued for a two-year period that expires on the licensee's birthdate.)) The landscape architect license renewal period is two years. Your expiration date is your birthday. The department will send a courtesy renewal to your most recent address on file approximately eight weeks before the license expiration date. The renewal notice will show the due date, the amount of renewal fee, the penalty fee for late payment, professional development notice and other mailing instructions. You must notify the board in writing of any address changes.
You are responsible for renewing your license regardless of receiving a renewal notice from the department. If you fail to renew your license, your license is delinquent and you are prohibited from offering and/or providing professional landscape architect services until your license is reinstated.
(1) If your license has been delinquent less than five years, send to the department:
(a) A letter requesting reinstatement;
(b) Payment from the previous renewal cycle, the current renewal fee, and the late penalty fee;
(c) Evidence of completion of twenty-four PDHs. See WAC 308-13-185 regarding qualifying activities.
(2) If your license has been delinquent five or more years, send to the department:
(a) A letter requesting reinstatement;
(b) Payment from the previous renewal cycle, the current renewal fee, and the late penalty fee;
(c) Evidence of completion of twenty-four PDHs. See WAC 308-13-185 regarding qualifying activities;
(d) A resume of landscape architectural activities and projects showing you have been working in another jurisdiction since the date of your license expiration;
(e) A detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the failure to maintain current licensure;
(f) A review of laws related to the practice of landscape architecture as outlined in WAC 308-13-031.
If your license has been delinquent five or more years, the board will review all of your reinstatement materials. They may request additional information if necessary.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060 and 43.24.086. 99-23-025, § 308-13-160, filed 11/9/99, effective 11/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086 and 18.96.110. 97-06-065, § 308-13-160, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.080. 94-04-044, § 308-13-160, filed 1/27/94, effective 2/27/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.24.086 [43.24.086] and 18.96.110. 88-01-022 (Order PM 696), § 308-13-160, filed 12/9/87.]
(a) A letter requesting reactivation;
(b) The current renewal fee;
(c) Evidence of completion of twenty-four PDHs. See WAC 308-13-185 regarding qualifying activities.
(2) If you are returning to active status after five years of inactive status, send to the department:
(a) A letter requesting reinstatement;
(b) The current renewal fee plus the late penalty fee;
(c) A review of laws related to the practice of landscape architecture;
(d) Evidence of completion of twenty-four PDHs. See WAC 308-13-185 for qualifying activities.
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(1) ((Applications. Those persons wishing to obtain the
status of a retired registration shall complete an application
on a form as provided by the board.)) To obtain retired
status, submit a request in writing to the board office. If
((deemed)) the board determines you are eligible ((by the
board)), the retired status would become effective on the
first scheduled license renewal date ((of the certificate of
registration)) that occurs on or after ((the applicant
reaches)) you reach the age of sixty-five. ((It shall not be
necessary that)) You do not need to renew an expired
((certificate of registration be renewed)) license to be
eligible for this status. The board will not provide refund
of renewal fees if the application for (("))retired(("))
status is made and granted before the date of expiration of
the certificate of ((registration)) licensure.
(2) Privileges. In addition to the waiver of the renewal
fee, as a retired ((registrant is)) licensee you are permitted
to:
(a) Retain the board-issued wall certificate of
((registration)) licensure;
(b) Use the title landscape architect, provided ((that it
is supplemented by)) you also use the term "retired," or the
abbreviation "ret";
(c) Work as a landscape architect in a volunteer
capacity, provided ((that the retired registrant does)) you do
not create landscape architectural plans, and ((does)) do not
use ((his/her)) your seal, except as provided for in (d) of
this subsection;
(d) Provide experience verifications and references for
persons seeking registration under chapter 18.96 RCW. If
using ((his/her)) your professional seal, ((the retired
registrant may)) you must place the word "retired" ((in the
space designated for the date of expiration)) after your
signature;
(e) Serve as a volunteer in an instructional capacity on landscape architectural topics;
(f) Provide services as a technical expert before a
court, or in preparation for pending litigation, on matters
directly related to landscape architectural work you performed
((by the registrant)) before ((he/she was)) you were granted
((a)) retired ((registration)) status;
(g) Serve in a function that supports the principles of
((registration)) licensure and promotes the profession of
landscape architecture, such as members of commissions, boards
or committees;
(h) Serve in a landscape architectural capacity as a "good samaritan," as set forth in RCW 38.52.195 and 38.52.1951, provided said work is otherwise performed in accordance with chapter 18.96 RCW.
(3) Restrictions. As a retired ((registrant is))
licensee, you are not permitted to:
(a) Perform any landscape architectural activity, as
provided for in RCW 18.96.030, unless said activity is under
the direct supervision of a Washington state licensed
landscape architect who has ((a valid/)) an active
((registration)) license in the records of the board;
(b) Apply ((his/her)) your professional stamp, as
provided for in RCW 18.96.150, to any plan, specification, or
report, except as provided for in subsection (2)(d) of this
section.
(4) Certificate of ((registration)) licensure
reinstatement. As a retired ((registrant)) licensee, you may
resume active landscape architectural practice upon written
request to the board ((and)), payment of the current renewal
fee, ((may resume active landscape architectural practice))
and providing evidence of completion of twenty-four PDHs. See
WAC 308-13-185 regarding qualifying activities. At that time,
((the retired registrant)) you shall be removed from retired
status and placed on ((valid/)) active status in the records
of the board. All rights and responsibilities of ((a valid/))
an active ((registration)) license status will be in effect. At the date of expiration of the reinstated certificate of
((registration)) licensure, ((the registrant)) you may elect
to either continue active ((registration)) licensure or may
again apply for retired ((registration)) status in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter.
(5) Exemptions. Under no circumstances shall ((a
registrant)) you be eligible for a retired registration if
((his/her)) your certificate of ((registration)) licensure has
been revoked, surrendered, or in any way permanently
terminated by the board under chapter 18.96 RCW. ((Registrants who are)) If you have been suspended from
practice and/or ((who)) are subject to terms of a board order
at the time ((they)) you reach age sixty-five, you shall not
be eligible for a retired ((registration)) status until such
time that the board has removed the restricting conditions.
(6) Penalties for noncompliance. Any violations of this section shall be considered unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.235.130 and are subject to penalties as provided for in RCW 18.235.110.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 07-05-039, § 308-13-170, filed 2/15/07, effective 3/18/07.]
(2) Up to twelve PDHs over the required hours can be carried forward from the second year of your previous renewal period including hours accumulated from July 1, 2009, forward.
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(a) Recuse ((him or herself)) oneself from the board
discussion regarding the specific transaction;
(b) Recuse ((him or herself)) oneself from the board vote
on the specific transaction; and
(c) Refrain from attempting to influence the remaining board members in their discussion and vote regarding the specific transaction.
(2) The prohibition against discussion and voting set forth in subsection (1)(a) and (c) of this section shall not prohibit the member of the board from using his or her general expertise to educate and provide general information on the subject area to the other members.
(3)(a) "Transaction involving the board" means a proceeding, application, submission, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, claim, case, or other similar matter that the member in question believes, or has reason to believe:
(i) Is, or will be, the subject of board action; or
(ii) Is one to which the board is or will be a party; or
(iii) Is one in which the board has a direct and substantial proprietary interest.
(b) (("Transaction involving the board")) Does not
include the following: Preparation, consideration, or
enactment of legislation, including appropriation of moneys in
a budget, or the performance of legislative duties by a
member; or a claim, case, lawsuit, or similar matter if the
member did not participate in the underlying transaction
involving the board that is the basis for the claim, case, or
lawsuit. Rule making is not a "transaction involving the
board."
(4) "Board action" means any action on the part of the board, including, but not limited to:
(a) A decision, determination, finding, ruling, or order; and
(b) A grant, payment, award, license, contract, transaction, sanction, or approval, or the denial thereof, or failure to act with respect to a decision, determination, finding, ruling, or order.
(5) The following are examples of possible scenarios
related to board member rules of conduct. ((Activities
incompatible with public duties; financial interests in
transactions.))
(a) EXAMPLE 1:
The board of (((b) EXAMPLE 2:
The board of (((c) EXAMPLE 3:
The board of (((6) Recusal disclosure. If recusal occurs pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the member of the board shall disclose to the public the reasons for his or her recusal from any board action whenever recusal occurs. The board staff shall record each recusal and the basis for the recusal.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 07-05-039, § 308-13-180, filed 2/15/07, effective 3/18/07.]
(a) Activities are not preapproved by the board.
(b) Activities must be relevant to the practice of landscape architecture and may include technical, ethical or managerial content.
(i) At least eighteen PDHs must address public health, safety and welfare.
(ii) All activities must have a clear purpose and objective that will maintain, improve or expand skills and knowledge relevant to the practice of landscape architecture.
(2) The board is the final authority with respect to claimed qualifying activities and the respective PDH credit.
(3) The qualifying activity becomes eligible for credit upon completion of the given activity.
(4) Examples of qualifying activities:
| Activity (1 PDH is equal to no less than 50 minutes of activity) | Maximum PDHs |
| One hour of preparation and subsequent presentation of a professional development program at seminars, professional/technical meetings, conventions or conferences. This credit does not apply to full-time faculty. | 10 PDHs per year |
| For publication of an authored technical paper or article. | 10 PDHs |
| For publication of an authored book. | 30 PDHs |
| Professional boards or commissions: Serving as an elected officer or appointed chair of a committee of an organization in a professional society or organization. PDH shall not be earned until the completion of each year of service. | 4 PDHs per organization |
| Boards or commissions related to the practice of landscape architecture: Serving as an elected officer or appointed member of a board or commission. PDH shall not be earned until the completion of each year of service. | 4 PDHs per organization |
| Professional examination grading or writing: Serving as an exam grader or on a committee writing exam materials for a professional registration examination. | 8 PDHs per biennium |
| Membership on the regulatory board for the practice of landscape architecture. | 8 PDHs per year |
| One hour of attendance at meetings or hearings of the board. This credit does not apply to existing board members or to parties or witnesses in hearings before the board. | 6 PDHs per year |
| One hour of work, outside normal duties of employment that involves participation in other recognized professional activities. | 2 PDHs per year |
| One hour of self-study. | 5 PDHs per year |
| One hour of participation in sessions or courses, sponsored by technical or professional societies, organizations or the board. | No limit |
| One hour of participation in organized courses, including employer provided courses, on environmental health topics/first aid/safety, technical or management skills. | No limit |
| One hour of attendance at professional or technical society meetings with an informational program. | 5 PDHs per year |
| Pro bono service that has a clear purpose and objective and maintains, improves, or expands the professional knowledge or skill of the registrant. Four hours of service is equal to 1 PDH. | 4 PDHs per year |
| One hour of participation in an activity involving substantial and organized peer interaction, excluding time spent during regular employment. | 5 PDHs per year |
(a) Activities that were conditions of a board order;
(b) Attendance or testimony at legislative hearings, at city or county council meetings/hearings, or at civil or criminal trials;
(c) Time spent fund-raising for scholarships or other society purposes or lobbying for legislation;
(d) Attendance at gatherings that are primarily social in nature;
(e) Membership and/or attendance in service club meetings.
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(2) You must keep your records for the cumulative time in the current renewal period plus the three years before the last renewal (five years total).
(3) By renewing your professional landscape architect license, you attest you have completed the required professional development for that renewal period.
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(2) You may face disciplinary action for failing to complete your professional development requirement or falsifying your records.
(3) If an audit disqualifies credits that you reported to the board and results in you failing to complete the PDH requirements, the board may require the shortage to be made up over a period of time established by the board.
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(a) Physical disability, prolonged illness, or other extenuating circumstances that pose a personal hardship, as determined by the board.
(b) Active military duty for at least one hundred twenty days.
(c) If you have been licensed for twenty-five or more consecutive years in a CLARB-recognized jurisdiction, you may meet the professional development requirement upon completing 4 PDHs per year. See WAC 308-13-185 regarding qualifying activities.
(2) You are exempted from the professional development requirements if you withdraw from active practice and place your license in retired status (see WAC 308-13-225) or inactive status (see RCW 18.96.110(2)). Under these statuses, you are not permitted to perform any landscape architectural activity, as provided for in RCW 18.96.030, unless said activity is under the direct supervision of a Washington state licensed landscape architect who has an active license in the records of the board.
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[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 97-10-026, § 308-13-240, filed 4/30/97, effective 5/31/97.]
The following sections of the Washington Administrative
Code are decodified as follows:
| Old WAC Number | New WAC Number |
| 308-13-011 | 308-13-055 |
| 308-13-012 | 308-13-065 |
| 308-13-170 | 308-13-225 |
| 308-13-180 | 308-13-013 |
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
| WAC 308-13-015 | Powers and duties of the board. |
| WAC 308-13-024 | Application for examination. |
| WAC 308-13-032 | Licensing examination. |
| WAC 308-13-036 | Supplemental application after successful completion of examination. |
| WAC 308-13-040 | Review of examinations. |
| WAC 308-13-045 | Initial license. |
| WAC 308-13-100 | Reinstatement of delinquent, suspended, or revoked licenses. |