An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 1787
Committee Amendment CA_A_H451 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1249, L.D. 1787, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Licensing of Landscape Architects" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 2 by striking out paragraph A (page 1, lines 
to 40 and page 2, lines 1 to 10 in L.D.) and inserting the following: 
'A. A person may not use the title "landscape architect" or profess to be a landscape 
architect or sign drawings or specifications as a landscape architect unless that person 
is duly licensed by the board. 
As used in this chapter, the practice of landscape architecture consists of rendering or 
offering to render services to clients by consultations, investigations, technical 
submissions and administration of construction contracts for the purposes of public 
land development and enhancement projects involving site vehicular access and 
circulation, multi-vehicle parking areas, grading and drainage of such ways and areas 
and site grading that results in drainage flows that exceed the previously existing 
drainage capacity, when such project submissions require the stamp or seal of a 
licensed professional for permit or approval by a municipal land ordinance, site plan 
ordinance, zoning ordinance or state land development law. These services must 
apply artistic and scientific principles to the research, planning, design and 
management of both natural and built environments. 
Practitioners of landscape architecture may collaborate in the design of buildings, 
roads, bridges and other structures with respect to the functional and aesthetic 
requirements of the landscape in which they are to be placed. 
The practice of landscape architecture does not include the practice of architecture as 
defined in this chapter. A licensed landscape architect may do such architectural work 
as is incidental to the landscape architect's work. 
A person licensed as a landscape architect pursuant to this subsection is entitled to 
practice within the scope of that person's knowledge, skill and abilities. This 
subsection may not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of architecture, 
engineering or any other legally recognized profession.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" Ar. to H.P. 1249, L.D. 1787 
Amend the bill by striking out sections 2, 3 and 4. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment removes provisions in the bill that proposed to change the form of 
licensure for landscape architects from a title act to a practice act. The amendment 
clarifies the scope of practice for landscape architects and retains the current form of 
licensure as a title act. It also removes the delayed effective date that was provided in the 
bill. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 06/01/07 wac 
LD 1787 
LR 2212(02) 
An Act To Amend the Licensing of Landscape Architects 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" 
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Additional costs to the Board for Licensure of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers within the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. This 
legislation may result in a minor increase in dedicated revenue to the board beginning in fiscal year 2007-08. The 
amount can not be determined at this time. 
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