CHAPTER 2. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS CERTIFICATION
IC 25-4-2
Chapter 2. Landscape Architects Certification
IC 25-4-2-1
Definitions; construction of chapter
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "board" means the board ofregistration for architects and landscape architects as establishedunder IC 25-4-1-2.
(b) As used in this chapter, "landscape architecture" means thepractice of professional services such as consultation, investigation,reconnaissance, research, planning, design, or responsiblesupervision to develop land areas for the dominant purpose ofpreserving, enhancing, or determining:
(1) proper land uses;
(2) natural land features;
(3) ground cover and planting;
(4) naturalistic and aesthetic values;
(5) the settings and approaches to structures or otherimprovements;
(6) the natural environment of a facility, an individual building,or other structure;
(7) site specific natural surface and subsoil drainage systems;
(8) landscape grading, swales, curbs, and walkways; and
(9) any inherent problems of the land relating to erosion,overuse, blight, or other hazards.
The term includes the location and arrangement of the proposedtangible objects and features that are incidental and necessary toaccomplish the purposes of landscape architecture.
(c) As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means an individualregistered as a landscape architect under this chapter.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter does notauthorize a practitioner to:
(1) engage in the design of mechanical lift stations, sewagetreatment facilities, sanitary and combined sewers, storm watermanagement projects, public, semi-public, and private utilities,or other structures or facilities with separate and self-containedpurposes, if the design work is ordinarily included in thepractice of architecture or engineering;
(2) engage in the design of highways or traffic control devices;
(3) engage in the scientific analysis of hazardous materialcontamination;
(4) engage in topographic mapping or the certification of landsurveys or final land plats for official approval or recording;
(5) otherwise engage in the practice of architecture (as definedin IC 25-4-1);
(6) otherwise engage in the practice of professional engineering(as defined in IC 25-31);
(7) engage in the practice of land surveying (as defined inIC 25-21.5); or
(8) engage in the practice of professional geology (as defined in
IC 25-17.6).
(e) This chapter, except section 10(a)(1) and 10(a)(2) of thischapter, does not apply to:
(1) the practice of landscape architecture by any person whoacts under the supervision of a practitioner or by an employeeof a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscapearchitecture and who, in either event, does not assumeresponsible charge of design or supervision;
(2) the practice of architecture or land planning and proper landusage by a duly registered professional architect or the doing oflandscape architectural work by a registered architect or by anemployee under the supervision of a registered architect;
(3) the practice of engineering or land planning and proper landusage by a duly registered professional engineer and the doingof landscape architectural work by a registered professionalengineer or by an employee under supervision of a registeredprofessional engineer;
(4) the practice of surveying or land planning and proper landusage by a registered land surveyor and the doing of landscapearchitectural work by a registered land surveyor or by anemployee under supervision of a registered land surveyor;
(5) the practice of landscape architecture by employees of theUnited States government while engaged within this state in thepractice of landscape architecture for the United Statesgovernment;
(6) the practice of planning as is customarily done by regional,park, or urban planners;
(7) the practice of arborists, foresters, gardeners, turf managers,home builders, horticulturists, farmers, and other similarpersons;
(8) the practice of any nurseryman or general or landscapecontractor, including design, planning, location, planting andarrangements of plantings or other ornamental features; or
(9) the practice of natural resource professionals, includingbiologists, geologists, or soil scientists.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.242-1985,SEC.3; P.L.23-1991, SEC.11; P.L.82-2000, SEC.13.
IC 25-4-2-1.5
Acceptance of landscape architect by state and politicalsubdivisions
Sec. 1.5. (a) The state and all of the state's political subdivisionsshall:
(1) accept the stamp of a landscape architect when thelandscape architect is submitting plans for approval within thescope of practice of landscape architecture; and
(2) allow the engagement of a landscape architect for workwithin the scope of practice of landscape architecture.
(b) This section shall not be construed to restrict the practice ofarchitects, professional engineers, or land surveyors in any way.As added by P.L.82-2000, SEC.14.
IC 25-4-2-2
Display of certificate; seal
Sec. 2. (a) A practitioner shall display the practitioner's certificateof registration in a conspicuous place in the practitioner's principaloffice, place of business, or employment.
(b) Each practitioner may, upon registration under this chapter,obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing the nameof the practitioner, number of certificate of registration, and thelegend "Registered Landscape Architect State of Indiana". The sealmay be used only while the practitioner's registration is in effect.
(c) Nothing in this chapter may be construed as authorizing theuse or acceptance of the seal of a landscape architect as a substitutefor the seal of an architect, engineer, or land surveyor.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.242-1985,SEC.4.
IC 25-4-2-3
Qualifications; evidence; examination; issuance of certificate
Sec. 3. (a) To qualify for registration as a landscape architect, anapplicant must:
(1) submit evidence that the applicant is an individual who is atleast eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) submit evidence that the applicant has:
(A) graduated from an accredited curriculum of landscapearchitecture presented by a college or school approved bythe board; or
(B) attained before January 1, 2003, at least eight (8) yearsof actual practical experience in landscape architecturalwork of a grade and character satisfactory to the board;
(3) submit evidence that the applicant has paid the examinationfee and the application fee set by the board;
(4) provide an affidavit that indicates that the applicant does nothave a conviction for:
(A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinaryaction under IC 25-1-11; or
(B) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant'sability to practice competently;
(5) pass the examination required by the board under section 4of this chapter after meeting the requirements in subdivisions(1) through (4); and
(6) submit evidence that the applicant has at least three (3)years of diversified, actual, and practical experience inlandscape architectural work of a grade and charactersatisfactory to the board.
(b) The board shall issue a certificate of registration under thischapter to an applicant who meets the requirements in this section.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1982,P.L.113, SEC.29; P.L.242-1985, SEC.5; P.L.214-1993, SEC.9;
P.L.82-2000, SEC.15; P.L.194-2005, SEC.17.
IC 25-4-2-4
Examinations
Sec. 4. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 coveringthe subjects and scope of the examinations and covering otherfunctions necessary to comply with this chapter. An applicant forregistration as a landscape architect shall establish by writtenexamination the applicant's competency to plan, design, specify, andsupervise the installation of landscape architectural projects. Theboard may require that the written examination be supplemented byoral examinations.
(b) Examinations shall be held at least once a year at a time andplace fixed by the board.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.132-1984,SEC.12; P.L.242-1985, SEC.6; P.L.214-1993, SEC.10.
IC 25-4-2-5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.234-1983, SEC.10.)
IC 25-4-2-6
Certification of persons licensed, certified, or registered in anotherstate
Sec. 6. The board may issue a certificate of registration to alandscape architect licensed, certified, or registered in another stateif the applicant:
(1) is an individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) pays the fee established by the board; and
(3) submits evidence satisfactory to the board that:
(A) the out-of-state applicant meets the requirements insection 3 of this chapter or its equivalent, as determined bythe board;
(B) the applicant does not have a conviction for:
(i) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinaryaction under IC 25-1-11; or
(ii) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant'sability to practice competently; and
(C) the applicant has met the same or equivalentexamination requirements in effect in Indiana at the time theapplicant was registered in the other jurisdiction.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1982,P.L.113, SEC.30; P.L.242-1985, SEC.7; P.L.214-1993, SEC.11;P.L.82-2000, SEC.16.
IC 25-4-2-7
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.82-2000, SEC.19.)
IC 25-4-2-8 Fees
Sec. 8. (a) The board shall set the fees for issuance of a certificateof registration to a landscape architect and for the biennial renewalof registration. The fee for registration and for renewal of registrationmust be based upon the administrative costs of registering andregulating landscape architects. This fee must include the costs for:
(1) office facilities, supplies, and equipment;
(2) clerical assistance; and
(3) administering and enforcing this article as set forth inIC 25-4-1-16(f).
(b) Except as provided in IC 25-4-1-32, all fees collected underthis chapter shall be paid by the Indiana professional licensingagency to the treasurer of state who shall deposit them in the generalfund of the state.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.132-1984,SEC.13; P.L.242-1985, SEC.9; P.L.194-2005, SEC.18;P.L.177-2006, SEC.3.
IC 25-4-2-8.5
Landscape architect renewal of certificate of registration
Sec. 8.5. (a) Every registered landscape architect who continuesin active practice shall biennially, on or before the date establishedby the licensing agency under IC 25-1-6-4, renew the registeredlandscape architect's certificate of registration and pay the requiredrenewal fee.
(b) A landscape architect registered in Indiana who has failed torenew the landscape architect's certificate of registration for a periodof not more than five (5) years may have the certificate ofregistration reinstated by meeting the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6(c).
(c) A landscape architect registered in Indiana who has failed torenew the landscape architect's certificate of registration for a periodof more than five (5) years may have the certificate of registrationreinstated by satisfying the requirements for reinstatement underIC 25-1-8-6(d).
As added by P.L.105-2008, SEC.14.
IC 25-4-2-9
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.214-1993, SEC.91.)
IC 25-4-2-9.1
Discipline; display of revoked, suspended, or expired credentials
Sec. 9.1. The board may discipline a person under IC 25-1-11 ifthat person displays to the public credentials issued by the board that:
(1) have been revoked by the board under IC 25-1-11; or
(2) have expired.
As added by P.L.240-1985, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.214-1993,SEC.12.
IC 25-4-2-10 Illegal use of title; offense; injunction
Sec. 10. (a) Any person who:
(1) renders or offers to render services to the public, if thewords "landscape architecture" or "registered landscapearchitecture" are used to describe these services;
(2) uses the title "registered landscape architect" or "landscapearchitect"; or
(3) engages in the practice of landscape architecture describedin section 1 of this chapter;
without a current registration issued under this chapter commits aClass B infraction. A person who affixes a registered landscapearchitect's seal to a plan, specification, or drawing that has not beenprepared by a currently registered landscape architect or under theimmediate supervision of a currently registered landscape architectcommits a Class B infraction.
(b) Each day a violation described in this section continues tooccur constitutes a separate offense.
(c) The board may appear in its own name in the courts of thestate and apply for injunctions to prevent violations of this chapter.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.242-1985,SEC.11; P.L.82-2000, SEC.17; P.L.1-2001, SEC.31.
IC 25-4-2-11
Practice by firm
Sec. 11. (a) For purposes of this section, "firm" means acorporation, partnership, limited liability company, or soleproprietorship.
(b) The practice of or an offer to practice landscape architectureby a firm may occur through an individual if the individual:
(1) is in direct control of the landscape architecture practice;
(2) exercises direct supervision of all personnel who act onbehalf of the firm in landscape architecture professional andtechnical matters; and
(3) holds a current registration under this chapter.
No firm doing business in Indiana may use the term or title"landscape architect", "landscape architecture", or "landscapearchitectural" or advertise any title or description tending to conveythe impression that the firm employs a practitioner unless the firmemploys a practitioner. The name of a practitioner employed by thefirm must appear whenever the name of the firm is used in theprofessional practice of landscape architecture. Any plans, sheets ofdesigns, or specifications prepared by the personnel of the firm mustcarry the signature and seal of the practitioner who is responsible forsupervising the landscape architecture work.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.242-1985,SEC.12; P.L.82-2000, SEC.18.
IC 25-4-2-12
Standards of competency
Sec. 12. The board shall adopt standards of competency for the
practice of landscape architecture in accordance with IC 4-22-2.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2.
IC 25-4-2-13
Continuing education and training; requirements
Sec. 13. (a) The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do thefollowing:
(1) Require continuing education and training for landscapearchitects.
(2) Set minimum requirements for continuing education andtraining for landscape architects.
(3) Set minimum requirements for continuing educationinstructors approved by the board.
(b) The rules adopted under this section must require a landscapearchitect to comply with the following:
(1) The landscape architect shall provide the board with a swornstatement signed by the landscape architect that the landscapearchitect has fulfilled the continuing education requirementsrequired by the board.
(2) The requirements under IC 25-1-4.
As added by P.L.23-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.157-2006,SEC.24.