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CA Bus & Prof Code § 5610.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 7 - Architectural Corporations|Section 5610.5.

5610.5.  The income of a professional architectural corporation attributable to professional services rendered while a shareholder is a disqualified person (as defined in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act) shall not in any manner accrue to the benefit of that shareholder or his or her shares in the professional architectural corporation.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 566, Sec. 17.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5610.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 7 - Architectural Corporations|Section 5610.6.

5610.6.  A professional architectural corporation shall not do or fail to do any act the doing of which or the failure to do which would constitute unprofessional conduct under any statute, rule, or regulation now or hereafter in effect. In the conduct of its practice, it shall observe and be bound by those statutes, rules, and regulations to the same extent as a person holding a license under Section 5551.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 566, Sec. 18.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5610.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3 - Architecture|ARTICLE 7 - Architectural Corporations|Section 5610.7.

5610.7.  The board may formulate and enforce rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and objectives of this article, including rules and regulations requiring (a) that the articles of incorporation or bylaws of an architectural corporation shall include a provision whereby the capital stock of the corporation owned by a disqualified person (as defined in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act), or a deceased person, shall be sold to the corporation or to the remaining shareholders of the corporation within the time as those rules and regulations may provide, and (b) that an architectural corporation shall provide adequate security by insurance or otherwise for claims against it by its clients arising out of the rendering of professional services.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 566, Sec. 19.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5620 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5620.

5620.  The duties, powers, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the California State Board of Landscape Architects that were succeeded to and vested with the Department of Consumer Affairs in accordance with Chapter 908 of the Statutes of 1994 are hereby transferred to the California Architects Board. The Legislature finds that the purpose for the transfer of power is to promote and enhance the efficiency of state government and that assumption of the powers and duties by the California Architects Board shall not be viewed or construed as a precedent for the establishment of state regulation over a profession or vocation that was not previously regulated by a board, as defined in Section 477.(a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a California Architects Board as defined in Article 2 (commencing with Section 5510) of Chapter 3 of Division 3.Whenever in this chapter “board” is used, it refers to the California Architects Board.(b) Except as provided herein, the board may delegate its authority under this chapter to the Landscape Architects Technical Committee.(c) After review of proposed regulations, the board may direct the examining committee to notice and conduct hearings to adopt, amend, or repeal regulations pursuant to Section 5630, provided that the board itself shall take final action to adopt, amend, or repeal those regulations.(d) The board shall not delegate its authority to discipline a landscape architect or to take action against a person who has violated this chapter.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 376, Sec. 12. (SB 608) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5620.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5620.1.

5620.1.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Landscape Architects Technical Committee in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5620.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5620.2.

5620.2.  (a) The following powers conferred by law upon the board are hereby delegated to and conferred upon the executive officer, or in their absence from the office, to the acting executive officer, as provided below:(1) Receive and file accusations.(2) Issue notices of hearings, statements to respondents, and statements of issues.(3) Receive and file notices of defense.(4) Determine the time and place of hearings under Section 11508 of the Government Code.(5) Issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.(6) Set calendar cases for hearing and perform other functions necessary to the businesslike dispatch of the board in connection with proceedings under Sections 11500 to 11528, inclusive, of the Government Code, before hearing those proceedings.(7) Approve settlement agreements for the revocation or surrender of a license.(8) Certification and delivery or mailing of copies of decisions under Section 11518 of the Government Code.(b) In addition to the powers described in subdivision (a), the following powers are also delegated to and conferred upon the executive officer, as provided below:(1) Evaluate and determine qualifications and approve applicants for examination under Section 5650.(2) Determine which applicants for reciprocity licenses are entitled to waiver of the written examination under Section 5651.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 376, Sec. 13. (SB 608) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5621 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5621.

5621.  (a) There is hereby created within the jurisdiction of the board, a Landscape Architects Technical Committee, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the landscape architects committee.(b) The landscape architects committee shall consist of five members who shall be licensed to practice landscape architecture in this state. The Governor shall appoint three of the members. The Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall appoint one member each.(c) The initial members to be appointed by the Governor are as follows: one member for a term of one year; one member for a term of two years; and one member for a term of three years. The Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall initially each appoint one member for a term of four years. Thereafter, appointments shall be made for four-year terms, expiring on June 1 of the fourth year and until the appointment and qualification of the member’s successor or until one year shall have elapsed, whichever first occurs. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.(d) No person shall serve as a member of the landscape architects committee for more than two consecutive terms.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 376, Sec. 14. (SB 608) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5622 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5622.

5622.  (a) The landscape architects committee may assist the board in the examination of candidates for a landscape architect’s license and, after investigation, evaluate and make recommendations regarding potential violations of this chapter.(b) The landscape architects committee may investigate, assist, and make recommendations to the board regarding the regulation of landscape architects in this state.(c) The landscape architects committee may perform duties and functions that have been delegated to it by the board pursuant to Section 5620.(d) The landscape architects committee may send a representative to all meetings of the full board to report on the committee’s activities.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 376, Sec. 15. (SB 608) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5624 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5624.

5624.  Each member of the landscape architects committee shall receive per diem and expenses, as provided in Section 103.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 879, Sec. 22.5. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5626 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5626.

5626.  The executive officer shall keep an accurate record of all proceedings of the landscape architects committee.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 879, Sec. 22.6. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5629 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5629.

5629.  The board shall prosecute all persons guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter. Except as provided in Section 159.5, the board may employ inspectors, special agents, investigators, and clerical assistance as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. It may fix the compensation to be paid for those services and incur any additional expense as may be deemed necessary.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 879, Sec. 22.7. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5630 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 5630.

5630.  The board may, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, adopt, amend, or repeal such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to:(a) Govern the examinations of applicants for licenses to practice landscape architecture.(b) Establish criteria for approving schools of landscape architecture.(c) Establish rules or professional conduct that are not inconsistent with state or federal law. Every person who holds a license issued by the board shall be governed and controlled by these rules.(d) Carry out the provisions of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 879, Sec. 22.8. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5640 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5640.

5640.  It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by both that fine and imprisonment, for a person to do any of the following without possessing a valid, unrevoked license as provided in this chapter:(a) Engage in the practice of landscape architecture.(b) Use the title or term “landscape architect,” “landscape architecture,” “landscape architectural,” or any other titles, words, or abbreviations that would imply or indicate that he or she is a landscape architect as defined in Section 5615.(c) Use the stamp of a licensed landscape architect, as provided in Section 5659.(d) Advertise or put out a sign, card, or other device that might indicate to the public that he or she is a licensed landscape architect or qualified to engage in the practice of landscape architecture.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 179, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5641 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5641.

5641.  This chapter shall not be deemed to prohibit any person from preparing drawings for the conceptual design and placement of tangible objects and landscape features or plans, drawings, and specifications for the selection, placement, or use of plants for a single family dwelling. Construction documents, details, or specifications for the tangible objects or landscape features, and alteration of site requiring grading and drainage plans shall be prepared by a licensed professional as required by law.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 691, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5641.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5641.1.

5641.1.  This chapter shall not be deemed to prohibit any person from preparing any plans, drawings, or specifications for any property owned by that person.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 691, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5641.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5641.2.

5641.2.  Every person who holds a valid license issued by the State of California under the provisions of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 6721) of the Food and Agricultural Code, authorizing engagement in the business of selling nursery stock in this state, may engage in the preparation of planting plans or drawings as an adjunct to merchandising nursery stock and related products, but may not use the title of landscape architect. That activity is exempt from licensure under the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 691, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5641.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5641.3.

5641.3.  An architect, professional engineer or land surveyor licensed or registered under the statutes of this state, insofar as the licensed or registered professional practices the profession for which he or she is licensed or registered, is exempt from the provisions of this chapter, except that an architect, professional engineer, or land surveyor may not use the title “landscape architect” unless he or she holds a license as required under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 691, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5641.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5641.4.

5641.4.  A landscape contractor licensed under the statutes of this state, insofar as he or she works within the classification for which the license is issued, may design systems and facilities for work to be performed and supervised by that landscape contractor and is exempt from the provisions of this chapter, except that a landscape contractor may not use the title “landscape architect” unless he or she holds a license as required under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 48, Sec. 1. Effective July 18, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5641.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5641.5.

5641.5.  (a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit a person from engaging in the practice of, or offering to practice as, a golf course architect.(b) As used in this section, “golf course architect” means a person who performs professional services such as consultation, investigation, reconnaissance, research, design, preparation of drawings and specifications and responsible supervision, where the dominant purpose of such service is the design of a golf course, in accordance with accepted professional standards of public health and safety.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 580.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5641.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5641.6.

5641.6.  (a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit a person from engaging in the practice of, or offering to practice as, an irrigation consultant.(b) As used in this section, “irrigation consultant” means a person who performs professional services such as consultation, investigation, reconnaissance, research, design, preparation of drawings and specifications and responsible supervision, where the dominant purpose of such service is the design of landscape irrigation, in accordance with accepted professional standards of public health and safety.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 691, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5642 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5642.

5642.  This chapter shall not be deemed to prevent a landscape architect from forming a partnership, firm, or corporation with, or employing, persons who are not landscape architects if the signature, date, and license number of the landscape architect appears on all instruments of service. In no case shall the other members of the partnership, firm, or corporation be designated or described as landscape architects.The name of the licensed landscape architect shall appear wherever the firm name is used in the professional practice of the partnership, firm, or corporation, and the landscape architect shall reside in California when the partnership, firm, or corporation maintains a California office or mailing address. The name of the licensee shall appear on all partnership, firm, or corporation stationery, brochures, business cards and any instruments of service used or provided in the professional practice of the partnership, firm, or corporation.No partnership, firm, or corporation shall engage in the practice of landscape architecture unless the work is under the immediate and responsible direction of a licensee of the board.Failure of any person to comply with this section constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1054, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5644 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 5644.

5644.  Any person who holds a valid state license or other authority that authorizes the person to engage in a business or occupation, insofar as the person engages in a professional, occupational, or business activity within the scope of that license or other authority, shall not be required to be licensed under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 879, Sec. 22.12. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 4 - Issuance of Certificates|Section 5650.

5650.  Subject to the rules and regulations governing examinations, any person, over the age of 18 years, who has had six years of training and educational experience in actual practice of landscape architectural work shall be entitled to an examination for a license to practice landscape architecture. A degree from a school of landscape architecture approved by the board shall be deemed equivalent to four years of training and educational experience in the actual practice of landscape architecture. Before taking the examination, a person shall file an application therefor with the executive officer and pay the application fee fixed by this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1054, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 4 - Issuance of Certificates|Section 5651.

5651.  (a) The board shall by means of examination, ascertain the professional qualifications of all applicants for licenses to practice landscape architecture in this state and shall issue a license to every person whom it finds to be qualified on payment of the initial license fee prescribed by this chapter.(b) The examination shall consist of a written examination. The written examination may be waived by the board if the applicant meets both of the following requirements:(1) Is currently licensed by a United States jurisdiction, Canadian province, or Puerto Rico, has passed a written examination equivalent to that which is required in California at the time of application, and has submitted proof of job experience equivalent to that required of California applicants at the time of application.(2) Has passed the California supplemental examination if, at the time of application, it is required of all California applicants.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 68. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5651.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 4 - Issuance of Certificates|Section 5651.1.

5651.1.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 111, the board may adopt guidelines for the delegation of its authority to grade the examinations of applicants for licensure to any vendor under contract to the board for provision of a landscape architect’s license examination. The guidelines shall be within the board’s legal authority to establish the standards for licensure in this state, and shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Goals for the appropriate content, development, grading, and administration of an examination, against which the vendor’s rules and procedures can be judged. (2) Procedures through which the board can reasonably assure itself that the vendor adequately meets the goals established by the board. (b) The board shall not delegate its authority to grade the examination of candidates for licensure in this state to any vendor or any party not in compliance with Section 111 or with the guidelines established in subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 654, Sec. 48.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 5652 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 3.5 - Landscape Architecture|ARTICLE 4 - Issuance of Certificates|Section 5652.

5652.  If the applicant’s examination is satisfactory, and upon the payment of the license fee fixed by this chapter, the executive officer shall issue a license to the applicant showing that the person named therein is entitled to practice landscape architecture in this state, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 879, Sec. 22.13. Effective January 1, 1999.)