The Board proposes the amendment of the rule to implement Chapter 2020-160, Laws of Florida.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Board of Landscape Architecture

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61G10-11.004Practical Experience in Landscape Architecture

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the amendment of the rule to implement Chapter 2020-160, Laws of Florida.

SUMMARY: Language regarding practical experience will be amended to implement Chapter 2020-160, Laws of Florida.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 481.306, 481.310 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 481.309(1)(b), 481.310 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director, Board of Landscape Architecture, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0751; [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61G10-11.004 Practical Experience in Landscape Architecture.

(1) For the purposes of satisfying the provisions of section 481.309(1)(b)2., F.S., relating to six years practical experience in landscape architecture as defined in rule 61G10-15.001, F.A.C., the Board specifies that:

(a) Applicants must present evidence that in their experience they have provided or participated in the provision of the type of services set forth in section Rule 61G10-15.001, F.A.C. 481.303(6), F.S., which is the definition of landscape architecture.

1. On and after March 1, 1987 Aall practical experience relied on by the applicant must have been obtained under the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect. On and after March 1, 1987 no experience obtained under the direct supervision of a licensed architect, engineer or land surveyor will be accepted by the Board. However, prior to March 1, 1987, the applicant may show that all experience was under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect, architect, engineer or land surveyor. Documentation of such experience shall include the name, profession, and address of each supervising professional supervisor, the specific dates during which such supervision occurred, and a description of the duties performed and the work produced. A reference References shall be provided from each supervisor from the supervising professionals shall be provided and shall verify the documentation of experience.

2. No change.

(b) In determining the credit to be given for completion of education, an applicant will be granted up to 2 years credit for general college work. An additional 2 years credit will be given for college work at in an accredited college or university in the fields of school of landscape architecture, civil or environmental engineering, or architecture, or another professional discipline of a similar nature.

(2) For the purposes of satisfying the provisions of section 481.310, F.S., applicants for licensure as a registered landscape architect, except those that hold a master of landscape architecture degree and a bachelor’s degree in a related field, shall demonstrate, prior to licensure, one year of practical experience in landscape architectural work as follows:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) Individuals applying for licensure by endorsement who have been actively licensed for at least five (5) years and who have not been subject to disciplinary action in any jurisdiction within the last five (5) years may provide a verification of licensure from the licensing state as proof of meeting the practical experience requirement in lieu of the Practical Experience Verification Form (LA6), incorporated by reference in rule 61-35.017, F.A.C..

(f) A bachelor’s degree in a related field includes a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in landscape architecture, civil or environmental engineering, or architecture.

Rulemaking Authority 481.306, 481.310 FS. Law Implemented 481.309(1)(b), 481.310 FS. History–New 2-4-80, Amended 10-13-81, 12-17-85, Formerly 21K-11.04, Amended 8-3-87, 1-29-91, Formerly 21K-11.004, Amended 1-2-00, 6-21-17, 9-18-19,     .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Landscape Architecture

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Landscape Architecture

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 20, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 6, 2020