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NC Gen Stat § 89A-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89A - Landscape Architects|§ 89A-1 - Definitions.

 89A-1. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Chapter:(1) Board. - The North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects.(2) Landscape architect. - A person who, on the basis of demonstrated knowledge acquired by professional education or practical experience, or both, has been granted, and holds a current certificate entitling him or her to practice "landscape architecture" and to use the title "landscape architect" in North Carolina under the authority of this Chapter.(3) Landscape architecture or the practice of landscape architecture. - The performance of services in connection with the development of land areas where, and to the extent that the dominant purpose of the services is the preservation, enhancement or determination of proper land uses, natural land features, ground cover and planting, naturalistic and aesthetic values, the settings, approaches or environment for structures or other improvements, natural drainage and the consideration and determination of inherent problems of the land relating to the erosion, wear and tear, blight or other hazards. This practice shall include the preparation of plans and specifications and supervising the execution of projects involving the arranging of land and the elements set forth in this subsection used in connection with the land for public and private use and enjoyment, embracing the following, all in accordance with the accepted professional standards of public health, safety and welfare:a. The location and orientation of buildings and other similar site elements.b. The location, routing and design of public and private streets, residential and commercial subdivision roads, or roads in and providing access to private or public developments. This does not include the preparation of construction plans for proposed roads classified as major thoroughfares or a higher classification.c. The location, routing and design of private and public pathways and other travelways.d. The preparation of planting plans.e. The design of surface or incidental subsurface drainage systems, soil conservation and erosion control measures necessary to an overall landscape plan and site design. (1969, c. 672, s. 1; 1997-406, s. 1; 2001-496, s. 12.1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 89A-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89A - Landscape Architects|§ 89A-3 - North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects; appointments.

 89A-3. North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects; appointments.(a) There is created the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor for four-year staggered terms. Five members of the Board shall have been engaged in the practice of landscape architecture in North Carolina at least five years at the time of their respective appointments. Two members of the Board shall not be landscape architects and shall represent the interest of the public at large. Each member shall hold office until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor. Vacancies occurring prior to the expiration of the term shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. No member shall serve more than two complete consecutive terms.The Board shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 93B of the General Statutes.(b) The Board shall elect annually from its members a chair and a vice-chair and shall hold such meetings during the year as it may determine to be necessary, one of which shall consist of the annual meeting. A quorum of the Board shall consist of not less than three members.(b1) The members of the Board shall not be compensated. However, members shall be entitled to be reimbursed from Board funds for all proper traveling and incidental expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this Chapter.(c), (d) Repealed by Session Laws 1997-406, s. 3. (1969, c. 672, s. 3; 1979, c. 872, s. 1; 1997-406, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 89A-3.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89A - Landscape Architects|§ 89A-3.1 - Board's powers and duties.

 89A-3.1. Board's powers and duties.The Board shall have the following powers and duties:(1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter.(2) Adopt rules to administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter.(3) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for registration and renewal of registration.(4) Determine the qualifications of firms, partnerships, or corporations applying for a certificate of registration.(5) Issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke certificates of registration and conduct any disciplinary actions authorized by this Chapter.(6) Establish and approve continuing education requirements for persons registered under this Chapter.(7) Receive and investigate complaints from members of the public.(8) Conduct investigations for the purpose of determining whether violations of this Chapter or grounds for disciplining registrants exist.(9) Conduct administrative hearings in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.(10) Maintain a record of all proceedings conducted by the Board and make available to registrants and other concerned parties an annual report of all Board action.(11) Employ and fix the compensation of personnel that the Board determines is necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter and incur other expenses necessary to perform the duties of the Board.(12) Adopt and publish a code of professional conduct for all registrants.(13) Adopt a seal containing the name of the Board for use on all certificates of registration and official reports issued by the Board.(14) Retain private counsel subject to G.S. 114-2.3. (1997-406, s. 4; 1997-456, s. 27; 2002-168, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 89A-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89A - Landscape Architects|§ 89A-4 - Application, examination, certificate.

 89A-4. Application, examination, certificate.(a) Any person hereafter desiring to be registered and licensed to use the title "landscape architect" and to practice landscape architecture in the State, shall make a written application for examination to the Board, on a form prescribed by the Board, together with such evidence of his or her qualifications as may be prescribed by rules of the Board. Minimum qualifications under such rules shall require that the applicant:(1) Shall be at least 18 years of age.(2) Shall be of good moral character.(3) Shall be a graduate of a Landscape Architect's Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited collegiate curriculum in landscape architecture as approved by the Board.(4) Shall have at least four years' experience in landscape architecture.(a1) Notwithstanding the requirements of subdivisions (a)(3) and (4) of this section, any person who has had a minimum of 10 years of education and experience in landscape architecture, in any combination deemed suitable by the Board, may make application to the Board for examination.(b) If the application is satisfactory to the Board, and is accompanied by the fees required by this Chapter, then the applicant shall be entitled to an examination to determine his or her qualifications. If the result of the examination of any applicant shall be satisfactory to the Board, then the Board shall issue to the applicant a certificate to use the title "landscape architect" and to practice landscape architecture in North Carolina. Examinations shall be held at least once a year at a time and place to be fixed by the Board which shall determine the subjects and scope of the examination. The Board may adopt rules for administering the examination in one or more parts at the same time or at different times.(c) The Board, within its discretion, may issue licenses without examination and licenses by reciprocity or comity to persons holding a license or certificate in landscape architecture from any legally constituted board of examiners in another state or country whose registration requirements are deemed to be equal or equivalent to those of this State.(d) Repealed by Session Laws 1997-406, s. 5.(e) The Board, within its discretion, may grant an honorific title license to persons who have held for a minimum of 20 years a license or certificate in landscape architecture issued by the Board or a legally constituted board of examiners in another state or country whose registration requirements are equal or equivalent to those of this State. The honorific title license shall allow the person to use the title "landscape architect emeritus", but the person shall not practice landscape architecture or provide expert testimony as a landscape architect in this State unless the person complies with the provisions of this Chapter. There shall be no fee charged for an honorific title license. (1969, c. 672, s. 4; 1971, c. 162; 1979, c. 872, ss. 2, 3; 1997-406, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 89A-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89A - Landscape Architects|§ 89A-5 - Annual renewal of certificate.

 89A-5. Annual renewal of certificate.Every registrant under this Chapter shall, on or before the first day of July in each year, obtain a renewal of a certificate for the ensuing year, by application, accompanied by the required fee. Upon failure to renew, the certificate shall be automatically revoked. The certificate may be renewed at any time within one year after its expiration if the applicant pays the required renewal fee and late renewal penalty, and the Board finds that the applicant has not used his or her certificate or title or engaged in the practice of landscape architecture after notice of revocation and is otherwise eligible for registration under the provisions of this Chapter. When necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, the Board shall require such evidence as it deems necessary to establish the continuing competency of licensees as a condition of license renewal. (1969, c. 672, s. 5; 1979, c. 872, s. 4; 1997-406, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 89A-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89A - Landscape Architects|§ 89A-6 - Fees.

 89A-6. Fees.Fees are to be determined by the Board, but shall not exceed the amounts specified herein, however; fees must reflect actual expenses of the Board. Application.................................................................................................................... $100.00  License by reciprocity or comity..................................................................................... 250.00  Annual license renewal.................................................................................................... 100.00  Late renewal penalty.......................................................................................................... 50.00  Reissue of certificate......................................................................................................... 25.00  Corporate certificate........................................................................................................ 250.00   In all instances where the Board uses the services of a testing service for preparation, administration, or grading of examinations, the Board may charge the applicant the actual cost of the examination services, in addition to its other fees. Fees shall be paid to the Board at the times specified by the Board. (1969, c. 672, s. 6; 1979, c. 872, s. 5; 1989, c. 673, s. 4; 1997-406, s. 7; 1999-315, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89A-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89A - Landscape Architects|§ 89A-7 - Disciplinary actions.

 89A-7. Disciplinary actions.(a) The Board may deny or refuse to renew a certificate of registration, suspend, or revoke a certificate of registration if the registrant or applicant:(1) Obtains a certificate of registration by fraudulent misrepresentation.(2) Uses or attempts to use another's certificate of registration to practice landscape architecture.(3) Uses or attempts to use another's name for purposes of obtaining a certificate of registration or practicing landscape architecture.(4) Has demonstrated gross malpractice or gross incompetency as determined by the Board.(5) Has been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a crime that indicates that the person is unfit or incompetent to practice landscape architecture or that indicates the person has deceived or defrauded the public.(6) Has been declared mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.(7) Has willfully violated any of the provisions of this Chapter or the Board's rules.(b) The Board may require a registrant to take a written or oral examination if the Board finds evidence that the person is not competent to practice landscape architecture as defined in this Chapter.(c) The Board may take any of the actions authorized in subsection (a) of this section against any firm, partnership, or corporation registered with the Board.(d) In addition to taking any of the actions authorized in subsection (a) of this section, the Board may assess a civil penalty not in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000) for the violation of any section of this Chapter or the violation of any rules adopted by the Board. All civil penalties collected by the Board shall be remitted to the school fund of the county in which the violation occurred. Before imposing and assessing a civil penalty and fixing the amount thereof, the Board shall, as a part of its deliberations, take into consideration the following factors:(1) The nature, gravity, and persistence of the particular violation.(2) The appropriateness of the imposition of a civil penalty when considered alone or in combination with other punishment.(3) Whether the violation was willful.(4) Any other factors that would tend to mitigate or aggravate the violations found to exist. (1969, c. 672, s. 7; 1973, c. 1331, s. 3; 1987, c. 827, ss. 1, 71; 1997-406, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 89A-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89A - Landscape Architects|§ 89A-8 - Violation a misdemeanor; injunction to prevent violation.

 89A-8. Violation a misdemeanor; injunction to prevent violation.(a) It shall be a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to use, or to hold himself or herself out as entitled to practice under the title of landscape architect or landscape architecture or to practice landscape architecture unless he or she is duly registered under the provisions of this Chapter.(b) The Board may appear in its own name in the courts of the State and apply for injunctions to prevent violations of this Chapter. (1969, c. 672, s. 8; 1973, c. 1331, s. 3; 1987, c. 827, s. 72; 1993, c. 539, s. 610; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1997-406, s. 9.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-1 - General provisions.

 89B-1. General provisions.(a) No person shall use the designation "forester", "registered forester", or any other descriptive terms that include the words "forester" or "registered forester" and that directly convey that the person is a forester without first having been registered under this Chapter.(b) This Chapter benefits and protects the public by improving the standards for the practice of professional forestry in North Carolina. (1975, c. 531, s. 1; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-2 - Definitions.

 89B-2. Definitions.As used in this Chapter:(1) "Board" means the State Board of Registration for Foresters, provided for by this Chapter.(2) "Forester" means a person who by reason of special knowledge and training in natural sciences, mathematics, silviculture, forest protection, forest mensuration, forest management, forest economics, and forest utilization is qualified to engage in the practice of forestry.(2a) "Forestry" means the professional practice embracing the science, business, and the art of creating, conserving, and managing forests and forestlands for the sustained use and enjoyment of their resources, material, or other forest produce.(3) "Practice of forestry" means rendering professional forestry services, including but not limited to, consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, or other forestry activities requiring knowledge, training, and experience in forestry principles and techniques.(4) "Registered forester" means a person who has been registered pursuant to this Chapter.(5) "Consulting forester" means a registered forester who:a. through c. Repealed by Session Laws 1998-157, s.1.d. Is competent to practice forest management, appraisal, development, marketing, protection, and utilization for the benefit of the general public on a fee, contractual, or contingency basis;e. Has not engaged in any practice that constitutes a conflict of interest or in any way diminishes his ability to represent the best interests of his clients; andf. Has filed annually an affidavit with the Board in accordance with G.S. 89B-14(b).(6) "Urban forester" means a person who engages in the practice of forestry in an urban setting that involves municipal ownership, homesteads, parks and woodlots, and similar urban properties. (1975, c. 531, s. 2; 1989, c. 169; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-3 - State Board of Registration for Foresters; appointment of members; terms.

 89B-3. State Board of Registration for Foresters; appointment of members; terms.(a) A State Board of Registration for Foresters is created to administer the provisions of this Chapter. The Board shall have five members as follows:(1) Four duly practicing registered foresters, at least three of whom hold a bachelors or higher degree from an accredited forestry school, and(2) One public member.Each member shall be appointed by the Governor for a three-year term. No member may serve more than two complete consecutive terms.  (b) Each member of the Board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of North Carolina.(c) Vacancies in the membership of the Board shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term.(d) The Board shall elect annually the following officers: a chairman, and a vice-chairman, who shall be members of the Board, and a secretary who may be a member of the Board. A quorum of the Board shall consist of not less than three voting members of the Board. (1975, c. 531, s. 3; 1983, c. 103, s. 1; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-4 - Compensation and expenses of Board members.

 89B-4. Compensation and expenses of Board members.Each member of the Board shall receive per diem and allowances as provided by G.S. 93B-5. (1975, c. 531, s. 4; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-5 - Organization and meetings of the Board.

 89B-5. Organization and meetings of the Board.The Board shall meet at least twice each year. In addition, special meetings may be held in accordance with the rules of the Board. (1975, c. 531, s. 5; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-6 - Powers of the Board.

 89B-6. Powers of the Board.The Board may adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes for the proper performance of its duties and the regulation of the proceedings before it. The Board shall adopt an official seal. Any member of the Board may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Board.The Board may establish fees, subject to the maximum amounts prescribed by this Chapter. (1975, c. 531, s. 6; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-7 - Receipts and disbursements.

 89B-7. Receipts and disbursements.The secretary of the Board shall receive and account for all moneys derived under this Chapter, and shall keep these moneys in a separate fund known as the "Registered Foresters' Fund." Moneys in the Fund shall be expended to carry out the purposes of the Board. The secretary of the Board shall give surety bond to the Board in an amount determined by the Board. The premium for the surety bond is a proper expense of the Board and shall be paid from the Registered Foresters' Fund.The Board may employ and fix the compensation of necessary clerical and other assistants. The compensation of these assistants shall be paid out of the Registered Foresters' Fund. (1975, c. 531, s. 7; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-8 - Records and reports.

 89B-8. Records and reports.The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for registration. The register shall show the name, age and residence of each applicant; the date of the application; the applicant's place of business; the applicant's educational and other qualifications; whether or not examination was required; whether the application was rejected or registration was granted; the date of action by the Board; and other information deemed necessary by the Board. Each July 1 the Board shall submit to the Governor a report of its transactions of the preceding year. (1975, c. 531, s. 8; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-10 - Application and registration fees.

 89B-10. Application and registration fees.(a) Applications for registration shall be made on forms prescribed and furnished by the Board. The application fee for a certificate of registration as a registered forester shall be in an amount determined by the Board, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00), which shall accompany the application. An additional fee, not to exceed forty dollars ($40.00), shall be paid upon issuance of the certificate of registration. An applicant that does not remit the certificate fee within 30 days after being notified of qualification forfeits the right to have the certificate issued, and the applicant may be required again to submit an original application fee. If the Board denies a certificate of registration to any applicant, the initial application fee deposited by the applicant shall be retained by the Board.(b) It is unlawful for any person to provide false or forged information to the Board or a member of the Board in obtaining a certificate of registration. (1975, c. 531, s. 10; 1989, c. 245, s. 1; 1998-157, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89B-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89B - Foresters|§ 89B-11 - Expiration and renewals; continuing education.

 89B-11. Expiration and renewals; continuing education.(a) Registrations shall expire on the last day of June following issuance or renewal and shall become invalid after that date unless renewed. The secretary of the Board shall notify every person registered under this Chapter, at the person's last registered address, of the date of the expiration of registration and the amount of fee required for its renewal for one year. The notices shall be mailed at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the registrations. The annual renewal fee for certificates shall be in an amount established by the Board, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00). The fee for issuance of replacement certificates of registration shall be five dollars ($5.00).Any registration which has expired may be renewed by paying the registration fee plus one-twelfth of the annual renewal fee per calendar month from the date of expiration. Charges above the renewal fee shall not exceed an amount equal to the renewal fee.(b) The Board shall require registered foresters to attend continuing education courses approved by the Board, not to exceed 12 hours per year, as a condition of renewal. (1975, c. 531, s. 11; 1989, c. 245, s. 2; 1998-157, s. 1.)