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2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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 this chapter;
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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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]
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.100 - Officers; appointment, salary and duties of Executive Director.

1. At each annual meeting of the Board, the members shall:
(a) Elect a President and a Secretary; and
(b) Appoint an Executive Director.
2. The President and the Secretary of the Board serve without additional compensation.
3. The Executive Director must not be a member of the Board and is entitled to a salary fixed by the Board.
4. The Executive Director shall:
(a) Keep an accurate record of all proceedings of the Board;
(b) Maintain custody of the official seal;
(c) Maintain a file containing the names and addresses of all holders of certificates of registration and certificates to practice as a landscape architect intern;
(d) Submit to the Board each application for a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern that is filed with the Board;
(e) If a holder of a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern has violated any provision of this chapter, file a complaint with the Attorney General; and
(f) Perform any other duties assigned by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1465; A 1995, 1049; 2001, 503)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.110 - Meetings; quorum.

1. The Board shall meet at least once each calendar quarter for the purpose of transacting its regular business and may meet at any other time as the Board designates.
2. Special meetings of the Board must be called by the Executive Director upon the written request of any member, by giving 20 days’ written notice of the meeting and the time and place the meeting is to be held to each member of the Board.
3. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1466; A 1979, 962; 1995, 1049)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.120 - Employees: Hiring, compensation and reimbursement.

The Board may:
1. Employ and fix the compensation for legal counsel, inspectors, special agents, investigators and clerical personnel necessary to the discharge of its duties; and
2. Reimburse an employee specified in subsection 1 for any actual expenses incurred by the employee while acting on behalf of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1466; A 2001, 504)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.130 - Duties.

The Board shall:
1. Adopt an official seal.
2. Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
3. Adopt regulations for the administration of this chapter.
4. Administer and conduct comprehensive examinations of applicants, which must test the applicant’s fitness to engage in the practice of landscape architecture.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1466; A 1977, 87; 2001, 504)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.133 - Preparation and adoption of code of conduct.

The Board shall prepare and adopt a code of conduct for holders of certificates of registration and holders of a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern. The code must ensure the maintenance of a high standard of integrity, dignity and professional responsibility by members of the profession. Before adopting the code, the Board shall send a copy of the proposed code to each holder of a certificate of registration and holder of a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern. Each holder of a certificate of registration and holder of a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern may vote on any provision included in the code. The Board may adopt each provision in the code unless 25 percent or more of the holders of certificates of registration vote against that provision.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 498; A 2003, 4)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.135 - Record of certificates: Maintenance; contents; availability for inspection and sale.

The Board shall prepare and maintain a record of each certificate of registration and certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern. The record must include, without limitation, the name of the holder of the certificate of registration or the certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern, the address at which he or she resides and the number of the certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern. The Board shall make the record available:
1. For inspection by each holder of a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern in a manner prescribed by the Board; and
2. For sale to a member of the general public who is not a holder of a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 498; A 2003, 4)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.137 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a record of the Board that relates to an employee of the Board or an examination administered by the Board is confidential.
2. The records described in this section may be disclosed, pursuant to procedures established by regulation of the Board, to:
(a) A court;
(b) An agency of the Federal Government;
(c) Another state;
(d) A political subdivision of this State; or
(e) Any other related professional board or organization.
3. The Board may report to any other related professional board and organization the score of an applicant on an examination administered by the Board.
4. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and information be made public records.
5. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all other documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
6. The provisions of this section do not prohibit the Board from communicating or cooperating with or providing any documents or other information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 498; A 2005, 758; 2007, 2130)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.140 - Powers.

In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may:
1. Grant or refuse certificates after examination and revoke or suspend a certificate or take any other disciplinary action set forth in NRS 623A.270 for any of the causes specified in this chapter.
2. Take depositions and issue subpoenas for the purpose of any hearing authorized by this chapter.
3. Establish reasonable educational requirements for applicants.
4. Establish requirements for approval of schools of landscape architecture.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1466; A 1981, 97; 1995, 1050; 2005, 755)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.143 - Authority of Board to grant or deny applications for or revoke or suspend certificates to practice as landscape architect intern, hold membership in certain organizations and administer examinations.

The Board may:
1. Grant or deny an application for a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern after examination and revoke or suspend a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern or take any other disciplinary action set forth in NRS 623A.270 for any of the causes specified in this chapter;
2. Hold membership in any organization relating to landscape architects or the practice of landscape architecture; or
3. Administer examinations on behalf of any national association of registered boards that certifies landscape architects.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 501)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.150 - Deposit and use of money collected by Board; delegation of authority concerning disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claim for attorney’s fees or cost of investigation.

1. All money coming into the possession of the Board must be kept or deposited by the Executive Director in an account in a bank, credit union, savings and loan association or savings bank in this State.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, all money collected by the Board must be used to pay the expenses of:
(a) Examinations and the issuance of certificates of registration and certificates to practice as a landscape architect intern; and
(b) Conducting the business of the Board.
3. The expenses, including the per diem allowances and travel expenses of the members and employees of the Board while engaged in the business of the Board and the expenses to conduct examinations, must be paid from the current receipts. No portion thereof may be paid from the State Treasury.
4. Any balance remaining in excess of the expenses incurred may be retained by the Board and used to defray the future expenses of the Board.
5. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, impose and collect fines and penalties therefor and deposit the money therefrom in an account maintained by the Board in a bank, credit union, savings and loan association or savings bank specified in subsection 1.
6. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1466; A 1995, 1050; 1999, 1528; 2001, 504; 2005, 755)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.160 - Designation of Attorney General as legal adviser.

The Attorney General is the legal adviser of the Board, but the Board may employ legal counsel subject to the provisions of NRS 622A.200 and 622A.210.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1466; A 2017, 2845)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.165 - Practice of landscape architecture or use of certain titles without certificate prohibited; issuance of certificate; proration of fees; contents of certificate of registration.

1. A person shall not engage in the practice of landscape architecture or use the title of "landscape architect" or "landscape architect intern" unless the person is issued a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
2. If an applicant complies with the provisions of this chapter and is otherwise qualified to engage in the practice of landscape architecture, the Board shall, upon payment by the applicant of the applicable fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623A.240, issue to the applicant a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern. If a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern is issued after the beginning of the fiscal year, the Board may prorate the fee that the applicant must pay for that year pursuant to those provisions.
3. Each certificate of registration must include the complete name of the holder of the certificate, the number of the certificate, and the signatures of the President and Secretary of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 501)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.170 - Certificate of registration: Qualifications of applicant; application; study equivalent to work experience; standards for examinations; regulations; deadline for application.

1. Any person who:
(a) Is at least 21 years of age;
(b) Is of good moral character; and
(c) Has satisfied the requirements for education and experience in landscape architecture, in any combination deemed suitable by the Board,
may submit an application for a certificate of registration to the Board upon a form and in a manner prescribed by the Board. The application must be accompanied by the application fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623A.240 and all information required to complete the application.
2. Each year of study, not exceeding 5 years of study, satisfactorily completed in a program of landscape architecture accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accrediting Board or a similar national board approved by the Board, or a program of landscape architecture in this State approved by the Board, is considered equivalent to 1 year of experience in landscape architectural work for the purpose of registration as a landscape architect.
3. The Board shall, by regulation, establish standards for examinations which may be consistent with standards employed by other states. The Board may adopt the standards of a national association of registered boards approved by the Board, and the examination and grading procedure of that organization, as they exist on the date of adoption. Examinations may include tests in such technical, professional and ethical subjects as are prescribed by the Board.
4. If the Board administers or causes to be administered an examination during:
(a) June of any year, an application to take that examination must be postmarked not later than March 1 of that year; or
(b) December of any year, an application to take that examination must be postmarked not later than September 1 of that year.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1466; A 1997, 2111; 2001, 505; 2005, 2701, 2807; 2019, 4258)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.180 - Certificate of registration: Action of Board on application; notification of applicant.

1. The Board shall approve or disapprove each application. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Board shall approve the application if the Board is satisfied that:
(a) The information set forth in the application is true;
(b) The applicant is qualified to take the examination;
(c) The applicant has paid the examination fee; and
(d) The applicant has submitted all information required to complete the application.
2. If the Board approves an application, the Executive Director shall promptly notify the applicant in writing of the approval and of the time and place of the examination, if required.
3. If the Board disapproves an application, the Executive Director shall promptly notify the applicant of the disapproval, stating the reasons therefor.
4. The Board may disapprove an application for any violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1466; A 1977, 87; 1995, 1050; 1997, 2111; 2001, 505; 2005, 2702, 2807)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.182 - Certificate to practice as landscape architect intern: Qualifications of applicant; application.

1. Any person who:
(a) Is at least 21 years of age;
(b) Is of good moral character; and
(c) Has graduated from a school approved by the Board or has completed at least 4 years of work experience in the practice of landscape architecture in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board,
may submit an application to the Board for a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern.
2. The application must be submitted on a form furnished by the Board and include:
(a) The applicable fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623A.240; and
(b) All information required to complete the application.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 499; A 2005, 2705; 2019, 4259)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.184 - Certificate to practice as landscape architect intern: Issuance of certificate; supervision by holder of certificate of registration; expiration; renewal.

1. The Board shall issue a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern to any person who is qualified pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623A.182 and who passes an examination or any portion of an examination required by the Board.
2. Such a person may engage in the practice of landscape architecture only under the direct supervision of a holder of a certificate of registration. Any work performed by the person as a landscape architect intern may be credited toward the requirements for a certificate of registration in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
3. A certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern expires on June 30 and may be renewed for 1 year from each succeeding July 1 in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board and upon the payment of the annual renewal fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623A.240.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.187 - Crediting of work experience; regulations; applicant required to comply with requirements for education and experience before taking examination.

1. For the purpose of issuing a certificate of registration or a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the Board shall credit work experience as follows:
(a) One hundred and thirty hours or more of work in the practice of landscape architecture completed during a month is equal to 1 month of work experience.
(b) Eighty-five hours or more but less than one hundred and thirty hours of work in the practice of landscape architecture completed during a month is equal to one-half of a month of work experience.
2. The Board shall not grant credit for work experience to an applicant for less than 85 hours of work experience in the practice of landscape architecture completed during a month.
3. Before the Board may grant credit to an applicant for work experience pursuant to the provisions of this section, the employer of the applicant must submit proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant completed the work experience for which the applicant wishes to receive credit.
4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, all work experience must be completed under the direct supervision of a holder of a certificate of registration. The Board may adopt regulations that provide for the granting of credit for not more than 1 year of work experience completed under the direct supervision of a person who is licensed in a profession other than the practice of landscape architecture.
5. Each applicant for a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern must, before taking one or more examinations required for the certificate, comply with the requirements for education and experience set forth in this chapter and any regulations adopted by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 499)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.190 - Examination; prohibition on participation in preparing or grading examination.

1. The Board shall administer or cause to be administered a written examination to each applicant for a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern.
2. The examination must be given at such times and places and under such supervision as the Board may determine.
3. The Board may include in the written examination any theoretical or applied fields and ethical issues it deems appropriate to determine professional skills and judgment.
4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.090, the Board shall, by regulation, establish the grade that is required to pass the written examination.
5. The written examination may be waived by the Board if the applicant:
(a) Presents documentation that he or she has passed an examination in another state or country that has been accepted as an equivalent by a national association of registered boards; or
(b) Has been certified by such an organization.
6. Written examination papers must be destroyed after a certificate of registration is issued.
7. If the applicant fails to pass the written examination or any part thereof, the applicant may retake the examination or the part failed in a subsequent examination upon the payment of the applicable fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623A.240.
8. The member of the Board who is a representative of the general public shall not participate in preparing or grading any examination required by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1467; A 1981, 780; 2001, 506; 2007, 2940)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.193 - Certificate of registration: Issuance without examination.

The Board may issue a certificate of registration without examination to a person who submits evidence satisfactory to the Board that he or she:
1. Is licensed, registered or certified as a landscape architect in another jurisdiction if, as determined by the Board, the qualifications required for the license, registration or certification are substantially equivalent to the qualifications set forth in this chapter for the issuance of a certificate of registration; and
2. Is otherwise qualified for a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of landscape architecture in this State.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 499)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.195 - Certificate of registration: Issuance and use of seal; regulations; unlawful acts.

1. Upon issuing a certificate of registration, the Board shall issue to the holder of the certificate of registration a seal of the design authorized by the Board, bearing the name of the holder of the certificate of registration, the number of the certificate of registration and the title "landscape architect."
2. A plan, specification, report or other document issued by a holder of a certificate of registration for official use must be signed, sealed and dated on the title page by him or her with a permanently legible imprint of his or her seal and signature. The Board may adopt regulations specifying the manner in which a holder of a certificate of registration may electronically transmit such a plan, specification, report or other document.
3. It is unlawful for a person to stamp or seal any plan, specification, report or other document with the seal of a holder of a certificate of registration after the certificate of registration has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless the certificate of registration has been renewed or reissued.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.200 - Certificate of registration: Expiration, renewal or reinstatement; issuance of renewal card; record of renewal; unlawful acts.

1. Each certificate of registration expires on June 30 next following the date of issuance.
2. A certificate of registration may be renewed for 1 year from each succeeding July 1, upon submission of:
(a) The annual renewal fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623A.240;
(b) Proof of compliance with the requirements established by the Board for continuing education for the renewal of the certificate of registration; and
(c) All information required to complete the renewal.
3. A certificate of registration that has expired through failure to be renewed may be renewed at any time within 1 year after the date of its expiration upon application to and with the approval of the Board and upon payment of the annual renewal fee and the delinquency fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623A.240.
4. A certificate of registration that has expired for failure to be renewed within 1 year after the date of its expiration may be reinstated by the Board without examination within 3 years after the date the certificate of registration expires upon application to and with the approval of the Board and upon payment of:
(a) The annual renewal fee for each year, or part thereof, the certificate of registration is not renewed;
(b) The delinquency fee; and
(c) The reinstatement fee.
5. If a holder of a certificate of registration submits to the Board the annual renewal fee, proof and information required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2, or if the Board approves the renewal or reinstatement of a certificate of registration pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3 or 4, the Executive Director of the Board shall, upon receipt of the applicable fees, proof and information or upon receipt of the approval of the Board, issue a renewal card to the applicant, indicating that the certificate of registration is renewed for 1 year. The renewal card must bear the seal of the Board and include:
(a) The number of the certificate of registration; and
(b) The signature of the President or Executive Director of the Board or a facsimile of that signature.
6. The renewal of a certificate of registration and the number of the certificate of registration must be recorded by the Executive Director of the Board in accordance with the provisions of NRS 623A.135.
7. The unauthorized use or display of a certificate of registration or renewal card for that certificate of registration, or the seal of a holder of a certificate of registration, is unlawful.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1467; A 1995, 1051; 1997, 2112; 2001, 507; 2005, 2704, 2807)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.210 - Certificate of registration: New certificate required after failure to renew within 3 years.

If a certificate of registration has not been renewed within 3 years after its expiration, the holder of the certificate of registration may apply for and obtain a new certificate of registration if he or she:
1. Is otherwise eligible;
2. Pays all fees required by this chapter;
3. Passes an examination administered or approved by the Board; and
4. Establishes to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she is qualified to practice landscape architecture.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1467; A 1995, 1051; 2001, 508)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 623A - Landscape Architects › NRS 623A.215 - Certificate of registration: Continuing education; regulations.

The Board may, by regulation, require each holder of a certificate of registration to complete a course of continuing education as a condition for the renewal of the certificate of registration. The regulations must include the number of hours of continuing education that the holder of the certificate of registration must complete to renew the certificate.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 501)