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NM Stat § 61-24B-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-2 - Purpose of act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

The purpose of the Landscape Architects Act is to ensure public safety and to promote quality performance by registration of landscape architects. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 2. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-24B-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

As used in the Landscape Architects Act: A. "board" means the board of landscape architects; B. "general administration of a construction contract" means the interpretation of drawings and specifications, the establishment of standards of acceptable workmanship and the periodic observation of construction to facilitate consistency with the general intent of the construction documents; C. "landscape architect" means an individual registered under the Landscape Architects Act to practice landscape architecture; D. "landscape architect in training" means an individual certified under the Landscape Architects Act who is actively pursuing completion of the requirements for licensure pursuant to that act; and E. "landscape architecture" means the art, profession or science of designing land improvements, including consultation, investigation, research, design, preparation of drawings and specifications and general administration of contracts. Nothing contained in this definition shall be construed as authorizing a landscape architect to engage in the practice of architecture, engineering or land surveying as defined by Chapter 61, Articles 15 and 23 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 3; 2001, ch. 155, § 1; 2007, ch. 126, § 1. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978. The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, adds the definition of "landscape architect in training". The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, in Subsection D, substituted "'landscape architecture'" means the art, profession or science of designing land improvements" for "'landscape architectural services' means the practice of landscape architecture"; deleted Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) that listed the dominant purposes of the services of landscape architecture; and substituted "Chapter 61, Articles 15 and 23 NMSA 1978" for "Sections 61-15-2 and 61-23-6 NMSA 1978".
NM Stat § 61-24B-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-4 - Registration required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

No person shall practice landscape architecture or represent himself as a landscape architect unless he has a certificate of registration issued pursuant to the Landscape Architects Act. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 4; 2001, ch. 155, § 2. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, substituted "shall practice landscape architecture" for "practice as a landscape architect".
NM Stat § 61-24B-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-7 - Board; powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

The board shall: A. promulgate rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of the Landscape Architects Act; B. provide for the examination, registration and re-registration of applicants; C. adopt and use a seal; D. administer oaths and take testimony on matters within the board's jurisdiction; E. grant, deny, renew, suspend or revoke certificates of registration to practice landscape architecture in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978] for any cause stated in the Landscape Architects Act; F. grant, deny, renew, suspend or revoke landscape architect in training certificates in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act for any cause stated in the Landscape Architects Act; G. conduct hearings upon charges relating to discipline of a registrant or the denial, suspension or revocation of a certificate of registration; and H. in cooperation with the state board of examiners for architects and the state board of licensure for professional engineers and surveyors, create a joint standing committee to be known as the "joint practice committee" to safeguard life, health and property and to promote the public welfare. The committee shall promote and develop the highest professional standards in design, planning and construction and the resolution of ambiguities concerning the professions. The composition of this committee and its powers and duties shall be in accordance with identical resolutions adopted by each board. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 7; 1987, ch. 301, § 4; 2001, ch. 155, § 5; 2003, ch. 408, § 25; 2007, ch. 126, § 3. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — As to the duties of the state board of examiners for professional architects, see 61-15-4 NMSA 1978. As to the powers of the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors, see 61-23-10 NMSA 1978. The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, adds new Subsection F to provide powers and duties of the board for architect in training certification. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, deleted former Subsection B, regarding employment of persons necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act, and redesignated the subsequent subsections accordingly. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, in Subsection H, substituted "in cooperation" for "participate", "state board of licensure" for "state board of registration", "create" for "in creating", "the 'joint practice committee'" for "the 'architect-engineer-landscape architect joint practice committee'", and substituted the current goals of the committee beginning "to safeguard the life, health and property" and ending with "concerning the professions" for "to resolve disputes concerning these professions".
NM Stat § 61-24B-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-8 - Qualifications for registration. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A person desiring to become registered as a landscape architect shall make application to the board on a written form and in such manner as the board prescribes, pay all required application fees and certify and furnish evidence to the board that the applicant: A. has graduated from an accredited program in landscape architecture at a school, college or university and has a minimum of two years of practical experience acceptable to the board, at least one year of which shall be under the supervision of a landscape architect; B. has graduated from a nonaccredited program of landscape architecture at a school, college or university offering a minimum four-year bachelor's degree curriculum or a minimum two-year master's degree curriculum and has a minimum of four years of practical experience acceptable to the board, at least one year of which shall be under the supervision of a landscape architect; C. has graduated from a program in a field related to landscape architecture at a school, college or university offering a minimum four-year bachelor's degree curriculum or a minimum two-year master's degree curriculum and has a minimum of five years of practical experience acceptable to the board, at least one year of which shall be under the supervision of a landscape architect; or D. has a minimum of ten years of practical experience in landscape architectural work that is acceptable to the board, at least one year of which shall be under the supervision of a landscape architect, provided that: (1) each satisfactorily completed year of study in an accredited program of landscape architecture may be accepted in lieu of one year of practical experience required under this subsection; or (2) a baccalaureate degree from a school, college or university may be accepted in lieu of two years of practical experience required under this subsection. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 8; 2001, ch. 155, § 6; 2007, ch. 126, § 4. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978. The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, changes the education and experience required to qualify for registration as a landscape architect. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, in Subsections A and B, deleted "registered" following "supervision of a" and deleted "or a person who becomes a registered landscape architect within one year from the effective date of the Landscape Architects Act; provided that" preceding "a master's degree"; and inserted "in a related field" following "university" in Paragraphs C(1) and (2).
NM Stat § 61-24B-8.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-8.1 - Qualifications for certification as landscape architect in training. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A person desiring to be certified as a landscape architect in training shall make application to the board on a written form and in such manner as the board prescribes, pay all required application fees and certify and furnish evidence to the board that the applicant has practical experience in landscape architectural work acceptable to the board and has: A. graduated from an accredited program in landscape architecture at a school, college or university; B. graduated from a non-accredited program of landscape architecture at a school, college or university offering a minimum four-year bachelor's degree curriculum or a minimum two-year master's degree curriculum; or C. graduated from a program related to landscape architecture at a school, college or university offering a minimum four-year bachelor's degree curriculum or a minimum two-year master's degree curriculum. History: Laws 2007, ch. 126, § 5. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 125, contains no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, is effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-24B-9 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-9 - Registration of landscape architects; examinations; exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A. Applicants for certificates of registration shall be required to pass the board's examination for landscape architects. An applicant who passes the examination may be issued a certificate of registration to practice as a landscape architect. B. The board shall conduct examinations of applicants for certificates of registration as landscape architects at least once each year. The examination shall determine the ability of the applicant to use and understand the theory and practice of landscape architecture and may be divided into such subjects as the board deems necessary. C. An applicant who fails to pass the examination may reapply for the examination if the applicant complies with the rules established by the board. D. The board may issue a certificate to practice as a landscape architect without an examination to an applicant who holds a current certificate of registration or license as a landscape architect issued by another state if the standards of the other state are as stringent as those established by the board and if the applicant meets the qualifications required of a landscape architect in this state. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 9; 2001, ch. 155, § 7. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — For the Parental Responsibility Act, see Chapter 40, Article 5A NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, deleted "successfully" preceding "passes" in Subsection A; and deleted Subsection E, regarding the certification of landscape architects in the first year after the effective date of the Landscape Architects Act.
NM Stat § 61-24B-9.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-9.1 - Inactive status. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A certificate of registration in good standing may be transferred to inactive status upon written request to the board and payment of an annual inactive status fee set by the board. The request shall be made prior to expiration of the certificate of registration. The registrant shall not practice in New Mexico during the time the certificate of registration is inactive. A registrant may reactivate his certificate of registration upon submission of a renewal form provided by the board, the payment of the annual renewal fee for the current year, proof of continuing education units for the period of inactive status and any additional proof of competency required by the board. History: Laws 1998, ch. 23, § 2. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-24B-9.2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-9.2 - Certification as landscape architect in training; examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A. Applicants for certification as a landscape architect in training shall be required to pass the board's examination for landscape architect in training. An applicant who passes the examination may be issued a certificate as a landscape architect in training. The certification is intended to demonstrate that the applicant has obtained certain skills in landscape architecture fundamentals and is pursuing a career in landscape architecture. B. The board shall conduct examinations of applicants for certification as landscape architects in training at least once each year. The examination shall determine the ability of the applicant to use and understand the theory and practice of landscape architecture and may be divided into such subjects as the board deems necessary. C. An applicant who fails to pass the examination may reapply for the examination if the applicant complies with the rules established by the board. D. Certification as a landscape architect in training is limited in duration in accordance with the rules established by the board. History: Laws 2007, ch. 126, § 6. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 126, contains no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, is effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 61-24B-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-10 - Other licensing provisions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A. The board may adopt rules and regulations for continuing education requirements which shall be completed as a condition for renewal of any certificate of registration under the Landscape Architects Act. B. Each registered landscape architect may obtain the seal authorized by the board, bearing the registrant's name and the legend "Registered Landscape Architect - State of New Mexico". All plans, specifications and reports issued by a registrant shall be stamped with his seal. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 10. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-24B-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-11 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish a schedule of reasonable fees for applications, certificates of registration, certificates as a landscape architect in training, temporary permits, re-registration, inactive status and late registration renewal as follows:A. the initial application fee shall be set in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100);B. the initial certificate of registration fee shall be set in an amount not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300);C. the certificate of registration renewal fee shall be set in an amount not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400);D. the initial and the renewal fee for landscape architect in training certification shall be set in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200);E. the annual inactive status fee shall be set at one-half the renewal fee for the year; andF. the late fee for registration renewal shall be set at an amount not to exceed twice the renewal fee. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 11; 1998, ch. 23, § 3; 2007, ch. 126, § 7; 2020, ch. 6, § 52.ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978. The 2020 amendment, effective July 1, 2020, provided an exception to the licensure fee for qualified military service members, their spouses and dependent children, and for certain veterans; and in the introductory clause, added "Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978".The 2007 amendment, effective June 15, 2007, establishes fees for landscape architect in training certification. The 1998 amendment, effective March 5, 1998, substituted ", re-registration, inactive status and late registration renewal" for "and reregistration" in the undesignated paragraph; substituted "one hundred dollars ($100)" for "fifty dollars ($50.00)" in Subsection A; substituted "three hundred dollars ($300)" for "one hundred fifty dollars ($150); and" in Subsection B; substituted "four hundred dollars ($400)" for "one hundred dollars ($100)" in Subsection C; and added Subsections D and E.
NM Stat § 61-24B-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-12 - Denial, suspension, revocation and reinstatement of certificate of registration. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A. The board may refuse to issue or may deny, suspend or revoke any certificate of registration held or applied for under the Landscape Architects Act [this article] in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978] upon grounds that the registrant or applicant: (1) is guilty of fraud or misrepresentation in the procurement of a certificate of registration; (2) is subject to the imposition of any disciplinary action by another state which regulates landscape architects, but not to exceed the period or extent of that action; (3) is grossly negligent or incompetent in his practice as a landscape architect; (4) has failed to maintain registration as a landscape architect; (5) has violated or aided or abetted any person to violate any of the provisions of the Landscape Architects Act or any rules or regulations duly adopted under that act; or (6) has engaged in unprofessional conduct. B. The board may modify any order of revocation, suspension or refusal to issue a certificate of registration and has the discretion to require an examination for any such modification. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 12. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-24B-13 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-13 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

The provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act [28-2-1 to 28-2-6 NMSA 1978] shall govern any consideration of criminal records required or permitted by the Landscape Architects Act. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 13. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-24B-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-14 - Landscape architects fund created; disposition; method of payment. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A. There is created in the state treasury the "landscape architects fund". B. All funds received by the board and money collected under the Landscape Architects Act shall be deposited with the state treasurer, who shall place the money to the credit of the landscape architects fund. C. All amounts paid into the landscape architects fund shall be subject to the order of the board and shall be used only for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the Landscape Architects Act. All money unexpended or unencumbered at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the landscape architects fund for use in accordance with the provisions of the Landscape Architects Act. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 14. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-24B-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-15 - Board; rules and regulations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

The board shall make rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the Landscape Architects Act in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 15. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-24B-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-16 - Enforcement. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

A. Violation of any provision of the Landscape Architects Act is a misdemeanor. B. The board may bring civil action in any district court to enforce any of the provisions of the Landscape Architects Act. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 16. ANNOTATIONSDelayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-24B-17 NMSA 1978. Cross references. — As to sentencing for misdemeanors, see 31-19-1 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 61-24B-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses|Article 24B - Landscape Architects|Section 61-24B-17 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2026.)

The board of landscape architects is terminated on July 1, 2025 pursuant to the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The board shall continue to operate according to the provisions of the Landscape Architects Act until July 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026, the Landscape Architects Act is repealed. History: Laws 1985, ch. 151, § 18; 1991, ch. 189, § 24; 1997, ch. 46, § 18; 2005, ch. 208, § 17; 2013, ch. 166, § 5; 2019, ch. 168, § 3. ANNOTATIONSThe 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, extended the termination date for the board of landscape architects; and changed "July 1, 2019", to "July 1, 2025", and changed "July 1, 2020", to "July 1, 2026".The 2013 amendment, effective June 14, 2013, changed the agency termination date from 2013 to 2019, the termination of the operations date from 2014 to 2020, and the repeal date from 2014 to 2020. The 2005 amendment, effective June 17, 2005, changes the termination, operation and repeal dates. The 1997 amendment substituted "2005" for "1997" in the first sentence, and substituted "2006" for "1998" in the second and third sentences. Laws 1997, ch. 46 contains no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, is effective June 20, 1997, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature. The 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, substituted "July 1, 1997" for "July 1, 1991" in the first sentence and substituted "July 1, 1998" for "July 1, 1992" in the second and third sentences.