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NC Gen Stat § 89C-22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying|§ 89C-22 - Disciplinary action - Charges; procedure.

 89C-22. Disciplinary action - Charges; procedure.(a) Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetence, misconduct, or violations of this Chapter, the rules of professional conduct, or any rules adopted by the Board against any Board licensee. The charges shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the Board.(b) All charges, unless dismissed by the Board as unfounded or trivial or unless settled informally, shall be heard by the Board as provided under the requirements of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.(c) If, after a hearing, a majority of the Board votes in favor of sustaining the charges, the Board shall reprimand, levy a civil penalty, suspend, refuse to renew, refuse to reinstate, or revoke the licensee's certificate, require additional education or, as appropriate, require reexamination.(d) A licensee who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Board may appeal for judicial review as provided by Article 4 of Chapter 150B.(e) The Board may, upon petition of an individual or an entity whose certificate has been revoked, for sufficient reasons as it may determine, reissue a certificate of licensure or authorization, provided that a majority of the members of the Board vote in favor of such issuance.  (1921, c. 1, s. 10; C.S., s. 6055(l); 1939, c. 218, s. 2; 1951, c. 1084, s. 1; 1953, c. 1041, s. 10; 1957, c. 1060, s. 5; 1973, c. 1331, s. 3; 1975, c. 681, s. 1; 1981, c. 789; 1989, c. 669, s. 2; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 671, s. 7; 1998-118, s. 20; 2011-304, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 89C-23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying|§ 89C-23 - Unlawful to practice engineering or land surveying without licensure; unlawful use of title or terms; penalties; Attorney General to be legal adviser.

 89C-23. Unlawful to practice engineering or land surveying without licensure; unlawful use of title or terms; penalties; Attorney General to be legal adviser.Any person who shall practice, or offer to practice, engineering or land surveying in this State without first being licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, or any person, firm, partnership, organization, association, corporation, or other entity using or employing the words "engineer" or "engineering" or "professional engineer" or "professional engineering" or "land surveyor" or "land surveying," or any modification or derivative of those words in its name or form of business or activity except as licensed under this Chapter or in pursuit of activities exempted by this Chapter, or any person presenting or attempting to use the certificate of licensure or the seal of another, or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Board or to any member of the Board in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of licensure, or any person who shall falsely impersonate any other licensee of like or different name, or any person who shall attempt to use an expired or revoked or nonexistent certificate of licensure, or who shall practice or offer to practice when not qualified, or any person who falsely claims that the person is registered under this Chapter, or any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Chapter, in addition to injunctive procedures set out hereinbefore, shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. In no event shall there be representation of or holding out to the public of any engineering expertise by unlicensed persons. It shall be the duty of all duly constituted officers of the State and all political subdivisions of the State to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and to prosecute any persons violating them.The Attorney General of the State or an assistant shall act as legal adviser to the Board and render any legal assistance necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. The Board may employ counsel and necessary assistance to aid in the enforcement of this Chapter, and the compensation and expenses for the assistance shall be paid from funds of the Board. (1921, c. 1, s. 12; C.S., s. 6055(n); 1951, c. 1084, s. 1; 1975, c. 681, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 612; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1998-118, s. 21.)
NC Gen Stat § 89C-24 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying|§ 89C-24 - Licensure of corporations and business firms that engage in the practice of engineering or land surveying.

 89C-24. Licensure of corporations and business firms that engage in the practice of engineering or land surveying.A corporation or business firm may not engage in the practice of engineering or land surveying in this State unless it is licensed by the Board and has paid an application fee established by the Board in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00). A corporation or business firm is subject to the same duties and responsibilities as an individual licensee. Licensure of a corporation or business firm does not affect the requirement that all engineering or land surveying work done by the corporation or business firm be performed by or under the responsible charge of individual registrants, nor does it relieve the individual registrants within a corporation or business firm of their design and supervision responsibilities. The Board may adopt rules regulating the operation of offices and places of business of corporations and business firms licensed under this section to ensure that professional engineering and land surveying services are performed under the supervision of licensed professional engineers and land surveyors.This section applies to every corporation that is engaged in the practice of engineering or land surveying, regardless of when it was incorporated. A corporation that is not exempt from Chapter 55B of the General Statutes by application of G.S. 55B-15 must be incorporated under that Chapter. (1921, c. 1, s. 14; C.S., s. 6055(p); 1951, c. 1084, s. 1; 1969, c. 718, s. 18; 1975, c. 681, s. 1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 671, s. 4; 1998-118, s. 22; 2000-115, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 89C-25.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying|§ 89C-25.1 - Supervision of unlicensed individuals by licensed person.

 89C-25.1. Supervision of unlicensed individuals by licensed person.In all circumstances in which unlicensed individuals are permitted under this Chapter to perform engineering or land surveying work, or both, under the supervision of a licensed engineer, land surveyor, or both, the Board may by regulation establish a reasonable limit on the number of unlicensed individuals which a licensee of the Board may directly or personally supervise at one time. (1979, c. 819, s. 5; 1998-118, s. 24.)
NC Gen Stat § 89C-25.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying|§ 89C-25.2 - Program of licensure by discipline.

 89C-25.2. Program of licensure by discipline.The Board shall submit to the legislative committees of reference by July 1, 1981, a program of licensure by discipline and an analysis of the costs and merits thereof in order to permit the General Assembly to make a decision on the establishment of such a program. The "committees of reference" shall be the Senate and House Committees on State Government respectively or such other committees as the respective presiding officers may determine. (1979, c. 819, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 89C-27 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying|§ 89C-27 - Invalid sections; severability.

 89C-27. Invalid sections; severability.If any of the provisions of this Chapter, or if any rule, regulation or order thereunder, or if the application of such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Chapter and the application of such provision of this Chapter or rule, regulation or order to persons or circumstances, other than those as to which it is held valid, shall not be affected thereby. (1975, c. 681, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 89C-28 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89C - Engineering and Land Surveying|§ 89C-28 - Existing licensure not affected.

 89C-28. Existing licensure not affected.Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as affecting the status of licensure of any professional engineer or land surveyor who is rightfully in possession of a certificate of licensure duly issued by the Board and valid as of July 1, 1975. (1951, c. 1084, s. 1; 1959, c. 1236, s. 2; 1975, c. 681, s. 1; 1998-118, s. 25.)
NC Gen Stat § 89D-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89D - Landscape Contractors|§ 89D-11 - Definitions.

 89D-11. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Chapter:(1) Board. - The North Carolina Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board.(2) Landscape construction or contracting. - The act of providing services as a landscape contractor, as defined in this section, for compensation or other consideration.(3) Landscape contractor. - Any person who, for compensation or other consideration, does any of the following:a. Engages in the business requiring the art, experience, ability, knowledge, science, and skill to prepare contracts and bid for the performance of landscape services, including installing, planting, repairing, and managing gardens, lawns, shrubs, vines, trees, or other decorative vegetation, including the finish grading and preparation of plots and areas of land for decorative utilitarian treatment and arrangement.b. Practices the act of horticulture consultation or planting design for employment purposes.c. Constructs, installs, or maintains landscape drainage systems and cisterns; provided the landscaping contractor makes no connection to pipes, fixtures, apparatus, or appurtenances installed upon the premises, or in a building, to supply water thereto or convey sewage or other waste therefrom as defined in G.S. 87-21.d. Designs, installs, or maintains low-voltage landscape lighting systems, provided (i) the work does not exceed the scope of the exception set forth in G.S. 87-43.1(7) and (ii) the low-voltage lighting systems do not exceed 50 volts and constitute a Class II or Class III cord and plug connected power system.e. Engages in the construction of garden pools, retaining walls, walks, patios, or other decorative landscape features.(4) Person. - An individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or other legal entity.  (2014-103, s. 3(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 89D-12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89D - Landscape Contractors|§ 89D-12 - License required; use of seal; posting license.

 89D-12. License required; use of seal; posting license.(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no person shall engage in the practice of landscape construction or contracting, use the designation "landscape contractor," or advertise using any title or description that implies licensure as a landscape contractor unless the person is licensed as a landscape contractor as provided by this Chapter. All landscape construction or contracting performed by a partnership, association, corporation, firm, or other group shall be performed under an individual who is readily available to exercise supervision over the landscape construction and contracting work and who is licensed by the Board under this Chapter.(b) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to authorize a landscape contractor to engage in any of the following:(1) The practice of landscape architecture, as defined in G.S. 89A-1.(2) The practice of engineering, as defined in G.S. 89C-3.(3) Practice as a well contractor certified under Article 7A of Chapter 87 of the General Statutes.(4) The practice of irrigation contracting, as defined in G.S. 89G-1.(5) The practice of architecture, as defined in G.S. 83A-1.(6) The practice of plumbing, heating group number one, heating group number two, heating group number three, fire sprinkler, or fuel piping contracting, as defined in G.S. 87-21, provided the landscaping contractor may install piping, fittings, valves, and associated components for the purpose of landscape contracting that is downstream of a potable water source, groundwater source, or grey water source, and downstream of a backflow prevention assembly.(7) The practice of electrical contracting, as defined in G.S. 87-43.(c) A landscape contractor licensed under this Chapter is not required to be licensed as a general contractor under Article 1 of Chapter 87 of the General Statutes if the licensed landscape contractor is performing landscape construction or contracting work valued at an amount greater than thirty thousand dollars ($30,000).(d) Upon licensure by the Board, each landscape contractor shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the Board and bearing the name of the licensee, the number of the license, and the legend "N.C. Licensed Landscape Contractor." A landscape contractor may use the seal only while the license is valid.(e) Every landscape contractor issued a license under this Chapter shall display the license conspicuously in the landscape contractor's place of business. Every landscape contractor shall display the license number issued to the contractor by the Board on all business cards, contracts, and vehicles used by the contractor in the landscape contracting business.  (2014-103, s. 3(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 89D-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89D - Landscape Contractors|§ 89D-14 - The North Carolina Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board.

 89D-14. The North Carolina Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board.(a) There is created the North Carolina Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board. The Board shall consist of nine members appointed as follows:(1) One member appointed by the Governor who is a member of the general public.(2) One member appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture pursuant to recommendations from The North Carolina Green Industry Council.(3) One member appointed by the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association, Inc., who is a practicing nurseryman operating a nursery certified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Plant Industry Division.(4) Four members who are licensed landscape contractors in the business of landscape construction or contracting. One of the four members shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives pursuant to recommendations from The North Carolina Green Industry Council; one shall be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate pursuant to recommendations from the Carolinas Irrigation Association, who is also a licensed irrigation contractor; and two shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association, Inc.(5) One member appointed by the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects who is a registered landscape architect.(6) One member appointed by the President of The University of North Carolina from within the land grant university community who is knowledgeable in landscaping methods and practices.(b) All appointments shall be for three-year terms. No member shall serve more than two complete consecutive terms.(c) A vacancy on the Board created by death, resignation, or otherwise shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, except that all unexpired terms of Board members appointed by the General Assembly shall be filled in accordance with G.S. 120-122. Appointees to fill vacancies shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term and until their successors are appointed and qualified.(d) The Board shall elect annually a chair and other officers as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter and shall hold meetings at least twice a year. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum.(e) Each member of the Board may receive per diem and reimbursement for travel and subsistence as set forth in G.S. 93B-5.(f) The Board shall be entitled to the services of the Attorney General in connection with the affairs of the Board or may, in its discretion, employ an attorney to assist or represent it in the enforcement of this Chapter.  (2014-103, s. 3(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 89D-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89D - Landscape Contractors|§ 89D-15 - Powers and duties.

 89D-15. Powers and duties.The Board shall have the following powers and duties:(1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter.(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.(3) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal.(4) Issue, renew, deny, restrict, suspend, or revoke licenses.(5) Reprimand or otherwise discipline licensees under this Chapter.(6) Receive and investigate complaints from members of the public.(7) Conduct investigations to determine whether violations of this Chapter exist or constitute grounds for disciplinary action against licensees under this Chapter.(8) Conduct administrative hearings in accordance with Article 3A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.(9) Seek injunctive relief through any court of competent jurisdiction for violations of this Chapter.(10) Collect fees required by G.S. 89D-21 and any other moneys permitted by law to be paid to the Board.(11) Require licensees to file and maintain an adequate surety bond.(12) Establish and approve continuing education requirements for persons licensed under this Chapter.(13) Employ a secretary-treasurer and any other clerical personnel the Board deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter and to fix compensation for employees.(14) Maintain a record of all proceedings conducted by the Board and make available to licensees and other concerned parties an annual report of all Board action.(15) Adopt and publish a code of professional conduct for all persons licensed under this Chapter.(16) Adopt and publish a code of minimum practice standards for landscape construction and contracting.(17) Adopt a seal containing the name of the Board for use on licenses and official reports issued by the Board.  (2014-103, s. 3(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 89D-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89D - Landscape Contractors|§ 89D-16 - Application for license; qualifications; examination; issuance.

 89D-16. Application for license; qualifications; examination; issuance.(a) Upon application to the Board and payment of the required fees, an applicant for licensure as a landscape contractor may sit for the examination if the applicant submits evidence demonstrating the applicant's qualifications for licensure under this Chapter as prescribed in rules adopted by the Board and meets all of the following qualifications:(1) Is at least 18 years of age.(2) Is of good moral character as determined by the Board.(3) Provides evidence of business identification as required by the Board.(4) Files with the Board and maintains a corporate surety bond executed by a company authorized to do business in this State or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution. The surety bond or the letter of credit shall be in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The surety bond or letter of credit shall be approved by the Board as to form and shall be conditioned upon the obligor faithfully conforming to and abiding by the provisions of this Chapter. Any person claiming to be injured by an act of a licensed landscape contractor that constitutes a violation of this Chapter may institute an action to recover against the licensee and the surety.(b) If the applicant meets all the qualifications in subsection (a) of this section, the applicant shall be required to pass an examination administered by the Board before the Board may issue the license. The Board shall establish the scope and subject matter of the examination to be administered. The Board shall administer examinations at least twice a year at a time and place to be determined by the Board.(c) When the Board determines that an applicant has met all the qualifications for licensure, submitted the required fee, and passed the examination, the Board shall issue a license to the applicant.  (2014-103, s. 3(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 89D-18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89D - Landscape Contractors|§ 89D-18 - Licensing of nonresidents.

 89D-18. Licensing of nonresidents.(a) Definitions. - The following definitions apply in this section:(1) Delinquent income tax debt. - The amount of income tax due as stated in a final notice of assessment issued to a taxpayer by the Secretary of Revenue when the taxpayer no longer has the right to contest the amount.(2) Foreign corporation. - A corporation as defined in G.S. 55-1-40.(3) Foreign entity. - A foreign corporation, a foreign limited liability company, or a foreign partnership.(4) Foreign limited liability company. - A company as defined in G.S. 57D-1-03.(5) Foreign partnership. - One of the following that does not have a permanent place of business in this State:a. A foreign limited partnership as defined in G.S. 59-102.b. A general partnership formed under the laws of a jurisdiction other than this State.(b) Licensing. - Except as provided in this section, the Board may issue a license to a nonresident individual or a foreign entity that meets the requirements for licensure under this Chapter.(c) Certificate of Authority Required. - The Board shall not issue a license for a foreign corporation unless the corporation has obtained a certificate of authority from the Secretary of State pursuant to Article 15 of Chapter 55 of the General Statutes. The Board shall not issue a license for a foreign limited liability company unless the company has obtained a certificate of authority from the Secretary of State pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 57D of the General Statutes.(d) Information. - The Board, upon request, shall provide the Secretary of Revenue the name, address, and tax identification number of every nonresident individual and foreign entity licensed by the Board. The information to be provided under this section shall be in a form required by the Secretary of Revenue.(e) Delinquents. - If the Secretary of Revenue determines that any nonresident individual or foreign entity licensed by the Board owes a delinquent income tax debt, the Secretary of Revenue may notify the Board of the nonresident individual or foreign entity and instruct the Board not to renew the nonresident individual or foreign entity's license. The Board shall not renew the license of a nonresident individual or foreign entity identified by the Secretary of Revenue unless the Board receives a written statement from the Secretary that (i) the debt has been paid or (ii) the debt is being paid pursuant to an installment agreement.  (2014-103, s. 3(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 89D-19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 89D - Landscape Contractors|§ 89D-19 - Reciprocity.

 89D-19. Reciprocity.The Board may issue a license, without examination, to any person who is a landscape contractor licensed, certified, or registered in another state or country if the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration in the other state or country are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure in this State.  (2014-103, s. 3(b).)