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NV Rev Stat § 623.349 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.349 - Formation of business organizations or associations with persons outside of field of practice or with unregistered or unlicensed persons: Conditions; limitations.

  1. Architects, registered interior designers, residential designers, professional engineers and landscape architects may join or form a partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or other business organization or association with registrants and licensees outside of their field of practice, or with persons who are not registered or licensed, if control and two-thirds ownership of the business organization or association is held by persons registered or licensed in this State pursuant to the applicable provisions of this chapter, chapter 623A or 625 of NRS.  2. If a partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or other form of business organization or association wishes to practice pursuant to the provisions of this section, it must:  (a) Demonstrate to the Board that it is in compliance with all provisions of this section.  (b) Pay the fee for a certificate of registration pursuant to NRS 623.310.  (c) Qualify to do business in this State.  (d) If it is a corporation, register with the Board and furnish to the Board a complete list of all stockholders when it first files with the Board and annually thereafter within 30 days after the annual meeting of the stockholders of the corporation, showing the number of shares held by each stockholder.  (e) If it is a partnership, limited-liability company or other form of business organization or association, register with the Board and furnish to the Board such information analogous to that required by paragraph (d) as the Board may prescribe by regulation.  3. A partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or other form of business organization or association practicing under the provisions of this section may not perform, promote or advertise the services of a registrant or licensee unless that registrant or licensee is an owner of the business organization or association.  4. As used in this section, "control" means the direct or indirect possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a business organization or association.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1406)
NV Rev Stat § 623.350 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.350 - Business organization or association engaged in practice of architecture or residential design, or practice as registered interior designer: Responsible control of work by architect, registered interior designer or residential designer; exception; violation of provisions of chapter.

  1. Each office or place of business in this State of any partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or other business organization or association that engages in the practice of architecture or residential design, or practice as a registered interior designer, including, without limitation, any business organization or association practicing pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623.349, must have an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer who is a resident of this State and holds a certificate of registration issued pursuant to this chapter regularly working in the office or place of business and having responsible control for the architectural work or work relating to engaging in practice as a registered interior designer conducted in the office or place of business. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to partnerships, corporations, limited-liability companies or other business organizations or associations that engage in the practice of architecture or residential design or practice as a registered interior designer at offices established for construction administration.  2. A registrant or licensee practicing in a business organization or association which holds a certificate issued pursuant to NRS 623.349 remains subject to NRS 89.220.  3. If a person who is not registered or licensed, or a registrant or licensee who is not an owner, and who is employed by or affiliated with a business organization or association which holds a certificate issued pursuant to NRS 623.349 is found by the Board to have violated a provision of this chapter or a regulation of the Board, the Board may hold the business organization or association and the registrants and licensees who are owners responsible for the violation.  [35:220:1949; 1943 NCL § 537.35] — (NRS A 1969, 706; 1975, 354; 1979, 1899; 1985, 585, 983; 1993, 2471; 1995, 1703; 1997, 1036, 1407; 2001, 1790; 2009, 300)
NV Rev Stat § 623.353 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.353 - Residential designer under responsible control of registered architect in rendering services for certain buildings and structures.

A residential designer shall not engage in rendering services for any building or structure not specified in NRS 623.025 unless the residential designer does so under the responsible control of a registered architect. In such cases, the architect is the sole contracting party, has full responsibility for the work performed by the residential designer, shall supervise any work performed by the residential designer and shall file the agreement between the residential designer and the architect with the Secretary of the Board within 10 days after the execution of the agreement.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 579; A 1993, 2471; 2001, 1791)
NV Rev Stat § 623.354 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.354 - Registered interior designers authorized to collaborate with members of certain professions; limitations.

A registered interior designer may collaborate in the completion of a project for the alteration or construction of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy with members of not more than two of the following professions or disciplines of professional engineering:  1. Architecture, as that profession is regulated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 623 of NRS;  2. Electrical engineering, as that discipline is regulated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 625 of NRS;  3. Mechanical engineering, as that discipline is regulated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 625 of NRS; and  4. Structural engineering, as that discipline is regulated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 625 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1694)
NV Rev Stat § 623.357 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.357 - Allegation and proof of registered status in action for compensation.

No person, firm, copartnership, association or other organization may bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or contract for which registration is required by this chapter without alleging and proving that such plaintiff was duly registered under this chapter at all times during the performance of such act or contract.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 580)
NV Rev Stat § 623.358 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.358 - Granting of title as emeriti: Requirements; use; prohibitions; return to active practice.

  1. The Board may grant the title of "Architect Emeritus," "Registered Interior Designer Emeritus" or "Residential Designer Emeritus" to an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer upon his or her written request if the architect, registered interior designer or residential designer:  (a) Is registered pursuant to this chapter;  (b) Is in good standing with the Board;  (c) Has been registered pursuant to this chapter for not less than 5 years immediately preceding the written request;  (d) Has been a resident of this State during the time he or she was registered pursuant to this chapter; and  (e) Is at least 60 years of age.  2. A person whose written request is granted pursuant to this section may use the title so granted by the Board:  (a) Only upon the expiration of his or her certificate of registration, and only during such time as he or she is not registered pursuant to this chapter.  (b) Following his or her name, including, without limitation, on any plaque, sign or letterhead.  3. A person using a title granted by the Board pursuant to this section shall not:  (a) Practice in this State as an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer; or  (b) Indicate that he or she is authorized to practice in this State as an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer.  4. A person whose certificate of registration has expired and who is using a title granted by the Board pursuant to this section may return to active practice by complying with the provisions for renewal or restoration of an expired certificate of registration pursuant to NRS 623.260.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 46)
NV Rev Stat § 623.360 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.360 - Prohibited acts; penalties; injunctive relief.

  1. It is unlawful for any person to:  (a) Hold himself or herself out to the public or to solicit business as an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer in this State without having a certificate of registration or temporary certificate issued by the Board. This paragraph does not prohibit a person who is exempt, pursuant to NRS 623.035, from the provisions of this chapter from holding himself or herself out to the public or soliciting business as an interior designer.  (b) Advertise or put out any sign, card or other device which indicates to the public that he or she is an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer or that he or she is otherwise qualified to:  (1) Engage in the practice of architecture or residential design; or  (2) Practice as a registered interior designer,  without having a certificate of registration issued by the Board.  (c) Engage in the practice of architecture or residential design or practice as a registered interior designer without a certificate of registration issued by the Board.  (d) Violate any other provision of this chapter.  2. Any person who violates any of the provisions of subsection 1:  (a) For the first violation, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months.  (b) For the second or any subsequent violation, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000, and may be further punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days.  3. If any person has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute an offense against this chapter, the district court of any county, on application of the Board, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining such conduct. Proceedings pursuant to this subsection are governed by Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, except that no bond or undertaking is required in any action commenced by the Board.  [36:220:1949; 1943 NCL § 537.36] — (NRS A 1959, 494; 1967, 639; 1973, 1699; 1975, 353; 1979, 1489, 1899; 1993, 2472; 1995, 1704; 1997, 206; 2013, 990)
NV Rev Stat § 623.365 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.365 - Civil penalty.

In addition to any other civil penalty provided by law, a person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted by the Board is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. Any such penalty must be imposed by the Board:  1. If the person holds a certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, at a hearing conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS.  2. If the person does not hold a certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, at a hearing for which written notice has been given not less than 30 days before the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1695; A 1997, 88; 2005, 755; 2009, 301)
NV Rev Stat § 623.370 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.370 - District attorney to prosecute violations.

The district attorney in each county shall prosecute by court action all cases of violation of any of the provisions of this chapter occurring in his or her jurisdiction as may be presented for such court action by the Board.  [37:220:1949; 1943 NCL § 537.37]
NV Rev Stat § 623A.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.010 - Legislative declaration.

The practice of landscape architecture affects the public welfare and is charged with the public interest and therefore subject to protection and regulation by the State.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1464)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 623A.030 to 623A.060, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1464; A 2001, 502)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.030 - "Board" defined.

Board means the State Board of Landscape Architecture.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1464; A 2001, 502)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.033 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.033 - "Certificate of registration" defined.

Certificate of registration means a certificate of registration issued by the Board to a landscape architect pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 497)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.035 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.035 - "Direct supervision" defined.

Direct supervision means a critical examination and evaluation of the work product by a holder of a certificate of registration, during and after the work product is prepared, to ensure that the work product complies with any applicable law or regulation concerning the practice of landscape architecture.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 497)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.040 - "Instruments of service" defined.

Instruments of service means the finalized drawings or specifications prepared by the holder of a certificate of registration.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1464; A 2001, 502)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.050 - "Landscape architect" defined.

Landscape architect means any person who engages in the practice of landscape architecture.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1465)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.055 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.055 - "Landscape architect intern" defined.

Landscape architect intern means a person who is issued a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 497)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.060 - "Practice of landscape architecture" defined.

Practice of landscape architecture means to provide or hold professional services out to the public, including, without limitation, services for consultation, investigation, reconnaissance, research, planning, design, preparation of drawings and specifications, and supervision, if the dominant purpose of the services is for the:  1. Preservation, enhancement or determination of proper land uses, natural land features, ground cover and planting, naturalistic and esthetic values, natural drainage, and the settings and approaches to buildings, structures, facilities and other improvements; and  2. Consideration and determination of issues of the land relating to erosion, wear and tear, lighting characteristics, and design of landscape irrigation, lighting and grading.  The term includes the location and arrangement of such tangible objects, structures and features as are incidental and necessary to that dominant purpose, but does not include the design of structures or facilities with separate and self-contained purposes for habitation or industry whose design is normally included in the practice of architecture or professional engineering.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1465; A 1995, 1048; 2001, 502)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.065 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.065 - Good moral character.

For the purposes of this chapter, a person has good moral character if the person:  1. Has not been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor that is directly related to the practice of landscape architecture;  2. Has not committed an act involving dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, breach of a fiduciary duty, gross negligence or incompetence while engaged in the practice of landscape architecture;  3. Is not incarcerated in a jail or prison at the time of submitting an application for a certificate of registration or a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern;  4. Has not committed fraud or misrepresentation in connection with:  (a) The submission of an application for a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern; or  (b) The taking of one or more examinations pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;  5. Has not had a certificate of registration suspended or revoked by the Board or in any other state or country;  6. Has not, in lieu of receiving disciplinary action, surrendered a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern in this State or a certificate or license to practice landscape architecture issued in another state or country;  7. Has not engaged in the practice of landscape architecture in this State or in any other state or country without a license or certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern within the 2 years immediately preceding the filing of an application for a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; or  8. Has not, within the 5 years immediately preceding the filing of an application specified in subsection 7, engaged in unprofessional conduct in violation of the regulations adopted by the Board.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 497; A 2003, 2703)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.070 - Applicability of chapter.

  1. This chapter does not apply to:  (a) Owners of property who make plans, specifications or drawings for their own property.  (b) Any person engaged in the practice of architecture who is registered pursuant to the provisions of chapter 623 of NRS.  (c) A contractor licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 624 of NRS who provides his or her own drawings for his or her own construction activities.  (d) Any person who is licensed as a civil engineer pursuant to the provisions of chapter 625 of NRS.  (e) Any person who designs, manufactures or sells irrigation equipment and provides instructions pertaining to the mechanical erection and installation of the equipment but does not install the equipment.  2. Any person exempted by the provisions of this section is not thereby absolved from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise accrue.  3. The exemptions provided by this section do not entitle any person who does not hold a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern to hold himself or herself out to the public or advertise himself or herself as a landscape architect or a landscape architect intern.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1469; A 1995, 1049; 1997, 1037; 2001, 502)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.080 - Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members; terms; oaths; removal; vacancies; immunity.

  1. The State Board of Landscape Architecture, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.  2. The Governor shall appoint:  (a) Four members who, at the time of their appointment, are not the subject of any disciplinary action by the Board and who, for not less than 3 years immediately preceding their appointment, have been:  (1) Engaged in the practice of landscape architecture; and  (2) Holders of certificates of registration; and  (b) One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be:  (1) A landscape architect or a landscape architect intern; or  (2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a landscape architect or a landscape architect intern.  3. Each member must have been a resident of this State for not less than 3 years immediately preceding appointment to the Board.  4. A member of the Board shall not serve for more than three terms.  5. Each member of the Board shall, within 30 days after being appointed, take and subscribe to the oath of office as prescribed by the laws of this State and file the oath with the Secretary of State.  6. Upon receipt of a complaint concerning a member of the Board and for good cause shown, the Governor may, after providing 10 days’ notice to the member and providing an opportunity for a hearing, remove the member for inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.  7. An appointment to fill a vacancy in the membership of the Board for a cause other than expiration of the term must be for the unexpired portion of the term.  8. A member, agent or employee of the Board or any hearing officer or member of a hearing panel appointed by the Board is immune from personal liability relating to any action taken in good faith and within the scope of his or her authority.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1465; A 1977, 1248; 2001, 503; 2003, 1188)
NV Rev Stat § 623A.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects|NRS 623A.090 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.

  1. Members of the Board are entitled to receive:  (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and  (b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses, at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.  2. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.  3. Any salary, per diem allowance or travel expenses paid pursuant to the provisions of this section must be paid from money kept or deposited by the Board in accordance with the provisions of NRS 623A.150.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1465; A 1981, 1991; 1989, 1694; 2001, 503; 2007, 2940)