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Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-4 - Applications

Current through June 17, 2024
1.4.1 Absent specific Board action,
				applications not completed within one year of receipt by the Board will be
				closed. If an applicant wishes to continue the application process after such
				date, the applicant will be required to submit a new application with the
				applicable fee.
1.4.2 Closed
				applications will be required to meet the current requirements in place at the
				time the new application is submitted.
1.4.3 The source and character of the
				information received from references regarding the qualifications of an
				applicant will not be divulged except as required by law.
1.4.4 An applicant's prior criminal or
				disciplinary history from any jurisdiction may be considered by the Board as
				part of the application process for licensure and/or renewal. The existence of
				such history is not an automatic bar to being licensed, nor is the disclosure
				intended to automatically require consideration of discipline by the
				Board.
1.4.5 The review and
				evaluation of disclosure statements provided by applicants during the
				application and/or renewal process may be performed by the Board's
				administrator. However, the Board must review disclosures which an application
				has not previously disclosed and which indicate:
1) felony convictions;
2) probation, suspension, or revocation of a
				professional landscape architect license in another jurisdiction;
3) repetitive or multiple violations; or
4) evidence of unfitness to
				practice the profession.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-5 - Professional Assistance

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board may retain professional assistance in carrying out
				  administrative matters and other general governance of the Board. Such
				  assistance may include, financial, technological, legal, and administrative
				  consultation, and will work under the general direction of the
				  Board.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-6 - Change of Contact Information and/or Name

Current through June 17, 2024
It is the responsibility of the applicant or licensee to
				  notify the Board of any changes in their contact information within 30 days of
				  the change. Requests for name changes must be in writing and include a copy of
				  the legal document supporting the name change.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-7 - Adoption of the Attorney General's Model Rules

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board has adopted Title 53, Nebraska Administrative Code,
				  Chapters 1 through 4 of the Nebraska Department of Justice, also known as the
				  Attorney General's Model Rules, and incorporated them into these
				  regulations.
1.7.1 Procedures
				governing petitioning for rulemaking will be in accordance with Title 53,
				Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 2.
1.7.2 Procedures governing Declaratory
				Rulings will be in accordance with Title 53, Nebraska Administrative Code,
				Chapter 3.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-10 - Board Member Conflicts of Interest

Current through June 17, 2024
1.10.1 Board
				members are not allowed to vote on any matter in which they have any interest,
				financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business
				transaction or professional activity or incur any obligation of any nature
				which is in conflict with the proper discharge of their duties as a Board
				member.
1.10.2 Board members are
				prohibited from using or attempting to use their official position to secure
				unwarranted privileges or exemptions for themselves or others.
1.10.3 Board members will not give the
				impression that they may be improperly influenced in the performance of Board
				member duties, or that they are improperly affected by the kinship, rank,
				position, or influence of any party or person.
1.10.4 A Board member will not accept gifts
				of value or loans from persons having business before the Board which are
				intended to or which might appear to influence the official relationship
				between the donor and recipient.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-11 - Conditional License

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board may authorize the Board's administrator to issue
				  licenses on a conditional basis, pending formal approval of the application by
				  the Board.
1.11.1 A conditional
				license may be withdrawn by the Board if it determines the applicant does not
				qualify for any reason.
1.11.2 In
				the event the Board does not grant formal approval of a conditional license,
				the conditional license will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the date the licensee is
				notified of such Board action.
1.11.3 Landscape Architectural services
				performed pursuant to a conditional license that is subsequently withdrawn by
				the Board will be deemed to have been performed pursuant to a valid
				license.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-12 - Expired Licenses

Current through June 17, 2024
A license to practice expires at 11:59 p.m. on the expiration
				  date noted on the license unless renewed by such date.
1.12.1 A professional landscape architect
				cannot practice as provided in the PLA Act with an expired license.
1.12.2 Licenses that have expired may be
				renewed during the following twelve months, upon payment of the renewal plus
				the late renewal fee in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									81-8,200.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-13 - Reinstatement of a License

Current through June 17, 2024
A license which has been expired for more than twelve months
				  may be reinstated to active status by meeting the current requirements for
				  licensure by examination or comity and upon approval of the Board.
1.13.1 If the applicant meets these
				requirements, the license may be reinstated, if the applicant:
1.13.1.1 Submits an application along with
				the applicable fee;
1.13.1.2
				Submits documentation establishing that the applicant has complied with the
				professional development requirements set forth in Chapter 6 of these rules for
				the period during which the license was expired, not to exceed the biennial
				requirement; and
1.13.1.3 Submits
				an affidavit attesting that the applicant has not practiced landscape
				architecture in Nebraska during the time the license was expired; or if such
				attestation cannot be made, an explanation acceptable to the Board of the
				applicant's practice during the expired period.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-14 - Examination

Current through June 17, 2024
The examination used by the Board to determine eligibility
				  for licensure will be the current LARE as developed and administered by
				  CLARB.
1.14.1 Applicants must meet the
				CLARB examination eligibility requirements or receive Board approval prior to
				beginning the examination.
1.14.1.1 Applicants
				meeting the CLARB examination eligibility requirements may register directly
				with CLARB to begin the examination process without first obtaining Board
				approval.
1.14.1.2 Applicants who
				do not meet the CLARB examination eligibility requirements may be approved by
				the Board to sit for the LARE exam, upon submission of the following:
1.14.1. 2.1 An application with the
				applicable fee;
1.14.1. 2.2 A copy
				of the applicant's CLARB Record sent directly to the Board from CLARB;
				and
1.14.1. 2.3 Verification of
				meeting one of the following:
1.14.1. 2.3.1 A
				non-accredited degree in landscape architecture plus one year of landscape
				architecture experience;
1.14.1.
				2.3.2 A NAAB-accredited architectural degree plus one year of
				landscape architecture experience;
1.14.1.
				2.3.3 An EAC/ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree plus one
				year of landscape architecture experience; or
1.14.1. 2.3.4 Any bachelor's degree plus
				three years of landscape architecture experience.
1.14.1. 2.3.5 AH experience is to be gained
				under the direct supervision of a design professional.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 231-1-15 - Transcripts

Current through June 17, 2024
Transcripts or other documents verifying graduation issued
				  directly by the granting institution of higher education, its authorized agent,
				  or CLARB will be acceptable as proof of graduation when such proof is required
				  by the Board.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 2 - Initial Landscape Architect Licensure › Section 231-2-1 - Requirements for initial Licensure

Current through June 17, 2024
Initial licensure requires that the applicant:
2.1.1 Establish a CLARB Record;
2.1.2 Satisfy CLARB Standards of Eligibility
				for Council Certification; and
2.1.3 Submit three references from
				professional landscape architects or design professionals indicating good
				reputation and ethical character. At least one reference should be from a
				professional landscape architect. In the event a professional landscape
				architect is not available to make such reference, the applicant is to submit
				an explanation for the Board's review as to why the reference is
				unavailable.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 2 - Initial Landscape Architect Licensure › Section 231-2-2 - Application for Initial Licensure

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board's administrator is authorized to review and
				  evaluate the applications for initial licensure to determine if they meet or
				  exceed the requirements set forth in these rules.
2. 2.1 If the applicant meets or exceeds
				these requirements, the Board's administrator may issue a conditional license
				authorizing the individual to provide landscape architecture services in
				Nebraska, if the applicant;
2.2.1.1 Submits an
				application and applicable fee(s);
2.2.1.2 Submits satisfactory evidence of
				having met the requirements set forth in Rule 2.1; and
2.2.1.3 Submits a copy of the CLARB Record
				directly to the Board from CLARB.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 3 - Comity Licensure › Section 231-3-1 - Requirements for Comity Licensure

Current through June 17, 2024
Comity Licensure requires that the applicant:
3.1.1 Establish a CLARB Record;
3.1.2 Be licensed in good standing in at
				least one other licensing jurisdiction recognized by the Board;
3.1.3 Submit three references from
				professional landscape architects or design professionals indicating good
				reputation and character. At least one reference should be from a professional
				landscape architect. In the event a professional landscape architect is not
				available to make such reference, the applicant is to submit an explanation for
				the Board's review as to why the reference is unavailable.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 3 - Comity Licensure › Section 231-3-2 - Comity Licensure for CLARB Certificate Holders

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board's administrator is authorized to review and
				  evaluate the applications of all comity applicants to determine if they meet or
				  exceed the criteria of the CLARB Standards of Eligibility for Council
				  Certification.
3.2.1 If the applicant
				meets or exceeds these requirements, the Board's administrator may issue a
				conditional license authorizing the individual to offer or provide landscape
				architectural services in Nebraska, if the applicant:
3.2.1.1 Submits an application and applicable
				fee(s); and
3.2.1.2 Submits a copy
				of the CLARB Certificate directly to the Board from CLARB.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 3 - Comity Licensure › Section 231-3-3 - Comity Licensure for non-CLARB Certificate Holders

Current through June 17, 2024
A landscape architect who holds a current and valid license
				  issued by a licensing authority of another jurisdiction recognized by the Board
				  and has a current CLARB Council record, may be issued a license to offer or
				  provide landscape architectural services in Nebraska.
3.3.1 If an applicant has not satisfied the
				Examination Standard of the CLARB Standard of Eligibility, but received their
				initial license by grandfather clause, is in good standing, and has a minimum
				of three years of experience at the time of the application, the Board may
				waive the examination requirement; or
3.3.2 If an applicant has a minimum of
				fifteen years of licensed experience in good standing in one or more licensing
				jurisdictions recognized by the Board, the examination and/or education
				requirements may be waived.
3.3.3
				Any experience used to meet the Examination and/or Education Standards cannot
				be used to meet the Experience Standard.
3.3.4 if the application meets or exceeds
				these requirements, the landscape architect may be issued a license to offer or
				provide landscape architectural services in Nebraska, if the applicant:
3.3.4.1 Submits an application and the
				applicable fee(s);
3.3.4.2 Submits
				satisfactory evidence of such licensure to the Board directly from the issuing
				jurisdiction or CLARB;
3.3.4.3
				Submits a copy of the CLARB Council record directly to the Board from
				CLARB.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 4 - The Licensee Seal › Section 231-4-1 - Use of the Seal

Current through June 17, 2024
The purpose of the sea! is to assist in identification of the
				  professional landscape architect responsible for the work performed under the
				  requirements of the PLA Act and PLA Rules.
4.1.1 The seal used by a professional
				landscape architect must be legible, whether an embossing, computer generated,
				or other type of seal. In the absence of legibility, the seal is
				invalid.
4.1.2 No seal is valid
				unless signed across the face of the seal with the professional landscape
				architect's name and the date on which the material was sealed.
4.1.3 The responsible professional landscape
				architect will identify all work that they have prepared, as well as all work
				prepared under their direct supervision, by applying their seal to each sheet
				of the original drawings.
4.1.4 The
				responsible professional landscape architect will sea! all technical
				submissions as follows: On each design and each drawing; on the cover and index
				pages identifying each set of specifications; and on the cover page. Two or
				more professional landscape architects may affix their signatures and seals to
				a sheet provided it is designated by a note under the seal the specific subject
				matter for which each is responsible.
4.1.5 The seal appearing on any technical
				submission is prima facie evidence that said submission was prepared by or
				under the direct supervision of the professional landscape architect sealing
				the submission.
4.1.6 Documents
				clearly marked as "Draft" prepared for preliminary submission and review do not
				require the professional's seal, signature, and date, including documents
				prepared for a client or governmental agency, unless otherwise required by the
				entity.
4.1.7 Professional
				landscape architects are responsible for providing adequate security over their
				seal and signature wherever it appears, regardless of whether the seal and
				signature is produced electronically or by other means.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 4 - The Licensee Seal › Section 231-4-2 - The Coordinating Professional

Current through June 17, 2024
The Coordinating Professional is a licensed design
				  professional recognized as such by the project owner.
4.2.1 The Coordinating Professional's role
				is:
4.2.1.1 To coordinate communication
				between the design professionals related to technical documents on the
				project;
4.2.1.2 To act as project
				liaison with the governing building official; and
4.2.1.3 To verify that all design disciplines
				involved in a project are working in coordination with one another, and that
				any changes made to the design are approved by the corresponding profession, so
				that public life, health, safety, and welfare are not compromised.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 4 - The Licensee Seal › Section 231-4-3 - Direct Supervision of Work

Current through June 17, 2024
4.3.1 In order to
				exercise full professional knowledge of and control overwork, a licensee in
				direct supervision of landscape architectural work must:
4.3.1.1 Have and exercise the authority to
				review and to change, reject, or approve both the work in progress and the
				final work product, through a continuous process of examination, evaluation,
				communication, and direction throughout the development of the work;
4.3.1.2 Be personally aware of the project's
				scope, needs, parameters, limitations, and special requirements;
4.3.1.3 Be capable of answering questions
				relevant to the landscape architectural decisions made as part of the services
				provided, in sufficient detail to demonstrate reasonable knowledge of and
				proficiency in the work; and
4.3.1.4 Be reasonably satisfied with the
				product of the services rendered and accepted full responsibility for the
				work.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 5 - Code of Professional Conduct › Section 231-5-2 - Conflict of Interest

Current through June 17, 2024
5.2.1 The
				professional landscape architect will not accept compensation for services from
				more than one party on a project unless the circumstances are fully disclosed
				to and agreed to by all interested parties. Such disclosure and agreement is to
				be in writing.
5.2.2 If the
				professional landscape architect has any business association or direct or
				indirect financial interest which is substantial enough to influence their
				judgment in connection with their performance of professional services, the
				professional landscape architect must fully disclose in writing to their client
				or employer the nature of the business association or financial interest. If
				the client or employer objects to such association or interest the professional
				landscape architect will either terminate such association or interest, or
				offer to give up the commission or employment.
5.2.3 The professional landscape architect
				will not solicit or accept compensation from material or equipment suppliers,
				contractors, or sub-consultants in return for specifying or endorsing their
				products.
5.2.4 When acting as the
				interpreter of construction contract documents, studies, and reports, the
				professional landscape architect will render decisions impartially. When acting
				as the judge of contract performance, the professional landscape architect will
				render decisions in an objective matter, favoring neither party to the
				contract.
5.2.5 A professional
				landscape architect who initiates a complaint to the Board will not become
				involved as the landscape architect of record for the project which is the
				subject of the complaint.
5.2.6
				Professional landscape architects will not solicit a contract for professional
				services from a governmental body when the professional landscape architect, or
				a principal or officer of the professional landscape architect's organization,
				serves as a voting or non-voting member, whether elected or appointed, or
				serves as an employee or contractor to perform professional services, of the
				same governmental body which is procuring the professional services. For
				purposes of this subparagraph, "governmental body" means a board, council,
				commission, or similar multi-membered body of any county or political
				subdivision. Professional landscape architects are not in violation of this
				provision, however, if the professional landscape architect, or principal or
				officer of their organization who serves as a member of the governmental body,
				plays no role in the solicitation or procurement of the contract on behalf of
				the governmental body.
5.2.7
				Professional landscape architects are responsible for obtaining formal review
				and approval of design work when such approval is required prior to
				construction.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 5 - Code of Professional Conduct › Section 231-5-3 - Disclosure of Professional Relationships or Responsibility

Current through June 17, 2024
5.3.1 When making public statements on
				landscape architectural questions, the professional landscape architect must
				disclose if they are being compensated for making such statements.
5.3.2 The professional landscape architect
				will accurately represent to a prospective or existing client or employer their
				qualifications and the scope of their responsibility in connection with work
				for which they are claiming credit.
5.3.3 The professional landscape architect
				possessing knowledge of a violation of these rules by another professional
				landscape architect will report such knowledge to the Board.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 5 - Code of Professional Conduct › Section 231-5-4 - Compliance with Laws

Current through June 17, 2024
5.4.1 The
				professional landscape architect will not, in the conduct of their landscape
				architectural practice, knowingly violate any state or federal criminal law.
				Allegations of violations of this section may be based on an independent
				finding of a violation of the law by a court of competent jurisdiction or an
				administrative or regulatory body.
5.4.2 The professional landscape architect
				will neither offer nor give any gift of significant value, or any monetary
				payment to a government official with the intent of influencing the official's
				judgement in connection with a prospective or existing project in which the
				professional landscape architect is interested or has an interest.
5.4.3 The professional landscape architect
				will comply with the laws and regulations governing their professional practice
				in any other jurisdiction.
5.4.3.1 A
				professional landscape architect may be subject to disciplinary action if,
				based on grounds substantially similar to those which lead to disciplinary
				action in this jurisdiction, the professional landscape architect is
				disciplined in any other jurisdiction.
5.4.3.2 A person whose Nebraska license was
				issued on the basis of a CLARB Certificate may, upon suspension or revocation,
				have their Nebraska license suspended until the certificate is
				reinstated.
5.4.3.3 A Nebraska
				license based upon comity with another jurisdiction may be concurrently
				suspended upon suspension or revocation of that jurisdiction's license, pending
				reinstatement of the license by the other jurisdiction.
5.4.3.4 A license under suspension must be
				kept current through the suspension period. If the license has expired during
				the suspension period, a new application for licensure will be
				required.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 5 - Code of Professional Conduct › Section 231-5-6 - Use of Regulated Titles

Current through June 17, 2024
5.6.1 Professional
				landscape architects licensed in Nebraska may identify themselves as
				such.
5.6.2 Professional landscape
				architects who are not licensed in Nebraska, but who hold a valid license in
				another licensing jurisdiction recognized by the Board:
5.6. 2.1 May identify themselves as such on
				correspondence and other routine documents that do not contain an offer to
				provide professional services:
5.6.
				2.2 May identify themselves as such on correspondence and other
				documents that offer to provide professional services in Nebraska, if such
				documents clearly indicate and disclose that the professional landscape
				architect:
5.6.2.2.1 Holds a valid and current
				license in another licensing jurisdiction;
5.6.2.2.2 Does not hold a current and valid
				license in Nebraska;
5.6.2. 2.3
				Would have to obtain a license in Nebraska in order to perform the services
				described in the offer; and
5.6.2.
				2.4 Has a reasonable likelihood of being issued a license in
				Nebraska.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 6 - Professional Development › Section 231-6-1 - Requirements

Current through June 17, 2024
Every professional landscape architect must complete a
				  minimum of 15 hours of Professional Development Hours (PDH) during each
				  calendar year. A maximum of four PDH may be reported as self-study. This
				  provision ends with licenses that expire on December 31, 2020.
Beginning with licenses that expire on December 31, 2021,
				  every professional landscape architect must complete a minimum of 24 hours of
				  Professional Development Hours (PDH) per biennial calendar period. A maximum of
				  six PDH may be reported as self-study.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 6 - Professional Development › Section 231-6-2 - Professional Development Hour Units

Current through June 17, 2024
6.2.1 One PDH is
				equivalent to at least 50 minutes of instruction.
6.2.2 One semester credit hour of formal
				education is equivalent to 45 PDHs.
6.2.3 One quarter credit hour of formal
				education is equivalent to 30 PDHs.
6.2.4 One International Association for
				Continuing Education Training (iACET) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is
				equivalent to 10 PDHs.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 6 - Professional Development › Section 231-6-3 - Structured Programs

Current through June 17, 2024
A structured program is a program that has a sponsor other
				  than the licensee; has evidence of pre-planning including written objective and
				  form; has an assessment component; and is documented and verifiable. This
				  includes PDH earned at collegiate level institutions, or through professional
				  level seminars, conferences, study tours, and self-paced professional
				  development programs offered for the purpose of keeping the licensee apprised
				  of advancements and new developments in the professional service areas, as
				  defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									81-8,184(5),
				  and ethics.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 6 - Professional Development › Section 231-6-4 - Self-Study Activities

Current through June 17, 2024
Self-study activities may include reading professional
				  journals, periodicals or professional oriented books and visits to sites for
				  observation of landscape architectural projects, research projects, ecological
				  or land restoration projects and natural environmental areas.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 6 - Professional Development › Section 231-6-5 - Recordkeeping

Current through June 17, 2024
Every professional landscape architect is responsible for
				  maintaining records necessary to support hours claimed for professional
				  development. Records required include, but not limited to:
6.5.1 A log showing the type of activity
				claimed, sponsoring organization, location, duration, the instructor's or
				speaker's name, and PDH earned;
6.5.2 Attendance verification records in the
				form of completion certificates or other documents supporting evidence of
				attendance; or
6.5.3 Records
				relating to professional development that are maintained by CLARB, the
				Landscape Architects Continuing Education System (LA CES), the American Society
				Landscape Architects (ASLA), or other professional organizations are acceptable
				as evidence of completion of the PDH requirement.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 6 - Professional Development › Section 231-6-6 - Determination of Credit

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board has final authority with respect to approval of
				  courses, credit, unit value for courses, and other methods of earning PDH
				  credit. No pre-approval of offerings will be issued.
6.6.1 Certified satisfaction of mandatory
				professional development requirements in another jurisdiction recognized by the
				Board, for the exact time period in question in Nebraska, will satisfy the
				Nebraska requirements.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 6 - Professional Development › Section 231-6-7 - Audits

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board will establish a number of professional landscape
				  architects to be selected at random, but not to exceed ten percent of the total
				  number of licensees, to submit documentation verifying compliance with the PDH
				  requirements.
6.7.1 If the Board
				disallows any of the hours claimed, the licensee will be granted a period of
				time, as determined by the Board, after notification of disallowance, to
				substantiate the original claim or to earn additional hours to meet the minimum
				requirement. PDH used to satisfy a deficiency may not be used to meet the PDH
				requirement for the
next
biennial period.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 6 - Professional Development › Section 231-6-8 - Exemptions and Waivers

Current through June 17, 2024
Professional landscape architects may be exempt from the
				  continuing education requirement for one the following reasons:
6.8.1 A professional landscape architect who
				has received or reinstated their license in the past biennium is exempt from
				the PDH requirement for their first renewal period.
6.8.2 Contingent upon approval from the Board
				or the Board's administrator:
6.8.2.1
				Professional landscape architects serving on active duty in the armed forces of
				the United States or any state for a period of time exceeding 120 days in each
				calendar year of their renewal period are exempt from obtaining the required
				biennium PDH.
6.8.2.2 Professional
				landscape architects serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United
				States or any state for a period of time exceeding 120 days in only one
				calendar year of their renewal period, are exempt from obtaining half the
				required PDH.
6.8.2.3 Supporting
				military orders must be furnished to the Board prior to a military exemption
				being approved.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 7 - Enforcement › Section 231-7-1 - Initial Review of Complaints and Compliance Issues

Current through June 17, 2024
When a complaint is received by the Board in which a person
				  is alleged to have violated the PLA Act and/or PLA Rules, or if the Board
				  becomes aware of a compliance issue that may constitute a violation of the PLA
				  Act and/or PLA Rules, the Board may refer the complaint or compliance issue to
				  a committee or an investigator, or may consider the complaint or compliance
				  issue without such referral.
7.1.1 If
				applicable, the committee or investigator will make a recommendation as to:
7.1.1.1 Whether the matter should be
				dismissed for lack of probable cause;
7.1.1.2 Whether there is probable cause that
				a violation of the PLA Act and/or PLA Rules has occurred; or
7.1.1.3 Whether further investigation is
				required in order to determine whether there is probable cause.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 7 - Enforcement › Section 231-7-2 - Informal Process

Current through June 17, 2024
The Board may utilize an informal process as described below
				  in lieu of, or as a prerequisite for, entering into a formal legal
				  process.
7.2.1 The respondent is
				entitled to copies of the complaint and all information upon which the probable
				cause determination was made.
7.2.2
				The Board and the respondent may reach an agreement as to the terms of the
				resolution of the matter without the respondent's appearance before the
				Board.
7.2.3 If an agreement is not
				reached without the appearance of the respondent, the respondent wili be
				requested in writing to appear before the Board for an informal discussion of
				the matter.
7.2.3.1 The Board may, but need
				not, request any other party involved in the complaint to appear along with the
				respondent. Such appearance is voluntary and cannot be compelled.
7.2.3.2 Copies of the documents referred to
				in Rule 7.2.1 will be provided to the respondent no later than the time the
				request for appearance is made.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 7 - Enforcement › Section 231-7-3 - Formal Process

Current through June 17, 2024
The procedure for hearings in matters not resolved by
				  informal process will be in accordance with Title 53, Nebraska Administrative
				  Code, Chapter 4 of the Nebraska Department of Justice.
7.3.1 The formal process will be initiated by
				the filing of a petition in accordance with the Nebraska Administrative Code.
				The Board's receipt of a complaint does not constitute the initiation of a
				forma! process.
7.3.2 Any person
				aggrieved by a final decision in a formal process is entitled to judicial
				review under the Administrative Procedures Act, or resort to such other means
				of review as may be provided by law.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS › Title 231 - State Board of Landscape Architects › Chapter 7 - Enforcement › Section 231-7-4 - Failure to Comply with Board Orders

Current through June 17, 2024
If any person refuses to obey any decision or order of the
				  Board, enforcement proceedings may be commenced in the appropriate district
				  court in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §
									81-8,202.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 234-1-001 - Professional Land Surveyor or registrant

Current through June 17, 2024
Professional Land Surveyor or registrant means any person
				  authorized to practice Land Surveying in the State of Nebraska who holds a
				  current active registration with the State Board of Examiners for Land
				  Surveyors.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 234-1-002 - Examining Board

Current through June 17, 2024
Examining Board means the Nebraska State Board of Examiners
				  for Land Surveyors.
002.01. A quorum
				of three members of the Examining Board is required for Board
				actions.
002.02. The office of the
				Examining Board is located within the office of the Nebraska State Surveyor.
				All correspondence and filings should be addressed to "The State Board of
				Examiners for Land Surveyors" or delivered to this office during normal
				business hours. When a specified date or time of compliance falls on any
				Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the deadline will be the next succeeding
				working day.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 234-1-003 - Adoption of the Attorney General's Model Rules

Current through June 17, 2024
003.01. The Examining Board has adopted Title
				53, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapters 1 through 4 of the Nebraska
				Department of Justice, also known as the Attorney General's Model Rules, and
				has incorporated them into these regulations.
003.01.01 Procedures governing Negotiated
				Rulemaking will be in accordance with Title 53, Nebraska Administrative Code,
				Chapter 1.
003.01.02. Procedures
				governing Petitioning for Rulemaking will be in accordance with Title 53,
				Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 2.
003.01.03. Procedures governing Declaratory
				Rulings will be in accordance with Title 53, Nebraska Administrative Code,
				Chapter 3.
003.01.04. Procedures
				governing Hearing in Contested Cases Before an Agency will be in accordance
				with Title 53, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 4.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 2 - Classes of Applicants › Section 234-2-001

Current through June 17, 2024
Class 1 applicant includes all applicants applying for
				  registration as a professional land surveyor under section
				  81-8,117
				  who may be eligible for examination on the basis of having a current
				  surveyor-in-training certificate issued in Nebraska or any other state which
				  maintains standards equal to or greater than those of the State of
				  Nebraska.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 2 - Classes of Applicants › Section 234-2-002

Current through June 17, 2024
Class 2 applicant includes all applicants, who may be
				  residents or nonresidents of the State of Nebraska applying for registration as
				  a professional land surveyor under section
				  81-8,120
				  who are currently registered in another state, which maintains standards equal
				  to or greater than those of the State of Nebraska.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 2 - Classes of Applicants › Section 234-2-003

Current through June 17, 2024
Class 3 applicant includes all applicants applying for a
				  surveyor-in-training certificate under section
				  81-8,109,
				  (3).
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 2 - Classes of Applicants › Section 234-2-004

Current through June 17, 2024
Class 4 applicant includes all active registrants applying
				  for inactive registration under section
				  81-8,119.01.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 3 - Fees and Application for Registration › Section 234-3-001 - Fees

Current through June 17, 2024
001.01 The fee schedule and methods of
				payment will be set by the Examining Board consistent with statutory
				authorization.
001.02 All fees are
				non-refundable.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 3 - Fees and Application for Registration › Section 234-3-002 - Application forms

Current through June 17, 2024
002.01. Class 1, 2,
				3, or 4 application forms are available in electronic, paper, or other format
				as may be prescribed by the Examining Board and, when fully completed with all
				necessary details, are filed with the Secretary of the Examining
				Board.
002.01. No application for
				Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 registration will be accepted unless it is accompanied by
				the appropriate application fee as set forth in the fee schedule and made
				payable to the Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors. All fees are considered
				application fees and will not be returned to applicants who are unsuccessful
				for any reason.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 3 - Fees and Application for Registration › Section 234-3-003

Current through June 17, 2024
All information received from references named by the
				  applicant will be held in confidence by the Examining Board. No member of the
				  Examining Board can be named or utilized as a reference.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 3 - Fees and Application for Registration › Section 234-3-004

Current through June 17, 2024
In order for an application to be considered by the Examining
				  Board, a minimum of 3 satisfactory replies from references must be received by
				  the Examining Board. It is suggested that each applicant contact their
				  references to avoid delay.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 3 - Fees and Application for Registration › Section 234-3-006

Current through June 17, 2024
Application for reinstatement of a canceled registration may
				  be made by submitting the appropriate application form, late fees and renewal
				  fee to the Examining Board.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 4 - Examinations › Section 234-4-001

Current through June 17, 2024
Examinations will be conducted as prescribed by the Land
				  Surveyors Regulation Act, at such times and places as the Examining Board may
				  designate. The Examining Board on its own motion and/or the Secretary of the
				  Examining Board will conduct the examination in a manner which provides
				  security, harmony, reduces the risk of plagiarism and is not in conflict with
				  these rules.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 4 - Examinations › Section 234-4-002

Current through June 17, 2024
All applications are considered to be a part of the
				  examination and registration process. Each applicant must show to the
				  satisfaction of the Examining Board that the applicant meets at least the
				  minimum requirements set forth in the Land Surveyors Regulation Act before they
				  will be admitted to any examination. Failure to meet the minimum requirements
				  of these sections of the Act shall be interpreted as if it were a failure in
				  the examination with retention of the application fee. However, the Examining
				  Board may table consideration of an application for 1 year wherein the
				  applicant has an experience deficiency of less than 1 year, or other valid
				  reason, and without causing forfeiture of the application fee. Any applicant
				  which has been denied registration as a professional land surveyor in Nebraska
				  due to failure of the examination may be required by the Examining Board to
				  show proof of completion of 15 hours of professional development as defined in
				  Chapter 8, paragraph 002, subparagraphs 002.06, 002.08, 002.10, and/or 002.11
				  before any new application is approved.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 4 - Examinations › Section 234-4-003

Current through June 17, 2024
Upon receipt of an application and the application fee, the
				  Secretary of the Examining Board will acknowledge the application and advise
				  the applicant that the routine of making the necessary investigations will be
				  followed and that the applicant will be notified whether the applicant is
				  approved by the Examining Board to take the examination.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 4 - Examinations › Section 234-4-004

Current through June 17, 2024
A postponement of an examination or reexamination may be
				  granted to any applicant once for each application. Any individual who has
				  received a postponement for either an examination or reexamination is not
				  eligible for postponement a second time and will be required to submit a new
				  application for approval by the Examining Board. If an applicant wishes to
				  postpone an examination the applicant will notify the Secretary of the
				  Examining Board to that effect a minimum of one week prior to the date of said
				  examination. Failure to notify the Secretary of the Examining Board as
				  prescribed and failure to appear for the scheduled examination will be counted
				  as a failure of the examination.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 4 - Examinations › Section 234-4-005

Current through June 17, 2024
The examinations required for registration as a professional
				  land surveyor are the Principles and Practice of surveying exam (PS exam)
				  administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
				  (NCEES) and the Nebraska State Specific examination administered by the
				  Secretary of the Examining Board.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 4 - Examinations › Section 234-4-006

Current through June 17, 2024
The examination required for registration as a
				  surveyor-in-training is the Fundamentals of Surveying exam (FS exam)
				  administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
				  (NCEES).
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 4 - Examinations › Section 234-4-007

Current through June 17, 2024
Each applicant will include a digest of training and
				  experience. No applicant is eligible for examination until they have the
				  minimum experience required by the Land Surveyors Regulation
				  Act.
Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - LAND SURVEYORS BOARD OF EXAMINERS › Title 234 - Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Agency 62 › Chapter 4 - Examinations › Section 234-4-008

Current through June 17, 2024
Each applicant may be called before the Examining Board
				  and/or the Secretary of the Examining Board for a personal
				  interview.