This chapter may not be construed to require a license under this chapter for:
(1) the practice of landscape architecture by a person who acts under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and who in either event does not assume responsible charge of design or supervision;
(2) the practice of architecture by a duly licensed professional architect and the performing of landscape architectural work by a licensed architect or by an employee under supervision of a licensed architect, when this work is incidental to their practice;
(3) the practice of engineering by a duly licensed professional engineer and the performing of landscape architectural work by a licensed engineer or by an employee under supervision of a licensed engineer, when this work is incidental to their practice;
(4) the practice of surveying by a duly licensed professional surveyor and the performing of landscape architectural work by a licensed professional surveyor or by an employee under supervision of a licensed professional surveyor, when this work is incidental to their practice;
(5) the practice of landscape architecture by an employee of the United States or South Carolina Government while engaged within this State in the practice of landscape architecture for the government or projects sanctioned by or totally sponsored by the government;
(6) planning as customarily done by regional or urban planners;
(7) an arborist, forester, gardener, home builder, or horticulturist; and
(8) a nurseryman, general or landscape contractor, such practice to include design, planning, location, and arrangements of plantings or other ornamental features.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws: 1976 Act No. 698 Section 15; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 899; 1976 Code Section 40-28-150.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects
Section 40-28-5. Application of other provisions to this chapter.
Section 40-28-20. Definitions.
Section 40-28-30. Licensure; qualifications.
Section 40-28-40. Application form for licensure.
Section 40-28-50. Seal of landscape architect.
Section 40-28-90. Promulgation of regulations by board authorized.
Section 40-28-100. Power of board or department to seek injunctive relief.
Section 40-28-110. Investigative procedures.
Section 40-28-120. Cease and desist orders and equitable relief.
Section 40-28-130. Grounds for disciplinary action.
Section 40-28-140. Board may impose sanctions for violations.
Section 40-28-150. Denial of licensure.
Section 40-28-160. Voluntary surrender of license when under investigation for violation.
Section 40-28-170. Person found in violation to pay costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-28-180. Payment of cost and fine for violation.
Section 40-28-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings.
Section 40-28-200. Department may institute civil action for injunctive relief, fine.
Section 40-28-210. Persons exempt from licensure requirements of chapter.
Section 40-28-220. Transfer of functions, powers, duties, responsibilities, and authority to board.