(a) Before an applicant takes the examination given by the Board, the applicant shall qualify under this section by meeting the educational and experience requirements set forth in subsection (b), (c), (d), or (e) of this section.
(b) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:
(1) has been graduated from a college or school of landscape architecture that holds accredited status from the national Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board; and
(2) has at least 2 years of work experience in landscape architecture that is:
(i) under the responsible charge of a licensed landscape architect or other authorized individual; and
(ii) otherwise satisfactory to the Board.
(c) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:
(1) has been graduated on completion of at least a 4–year curriculum in a design–related discipline from a college or university that is accredited by, or is a constituent unit of an institution accredited by, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools or the equivalent regional accrediting association of other regional areas; and
(2) has at least 4 years of work experience in landscape architecture that is:
(i) under the responsible charge of a licensed landscape architect or other authorized individual; and
(ii) otherwise satisfactory to the Board.
(d) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:
(1) has been graduated on completion of at least a 4–year curriculum in a nondesign–related discipline from a college or university that is accredited by, or is a constituent unit of an institution accredited by, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools or the equivalent regional accrediting association of other regional areas; and
(2) has at least 6 years of practical work experience in landscape architecture that is:
(i) under the responsible charge of a licensed landscape architect or other authorized individual; and
(ii) otherwise satisfactory to the Board.
(e) (1) An applicant qualifies under this section if the applicant:
(i) is a high school graduate or the equivalent; and
(ii) has at least 8 years of practical work experience in landscape architecture that is:
1. under the responsible charge of a licensed landscape architect or other authorized individual; and
2. otherwise satisfactory to the Board.
(2) The Board may count each full year of study at a college or school of landscape architecture that meets the criteria set forth in subsection (b) of this section as one of the years of the work experience required under this subsection.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 9 - Landscape Architects
Section 9-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 9-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 9-303 - Education and Experience
Section 9-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 9-305.1 - Use of Testing Service to Administer Examinations
Section 9-307 - Issuance of License
Section 9-308 - Scope of License
Section 9-309 - Term and Renewal of License; Continuing Professional Competency Requirement
Section 9-310 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 9-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings
Section 9-312 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 9-313 - Reinstatement of Revoked License
Section 9-314 - Reinstatement Following Failure to Renew License