New Mexico Administrative Code

As used in these regulations, the following words and phrases have the following meanings unless the context or intent clearly indicates a different meaning. A. "Accredited" means accreditation by the landscape architectural accreditation board (LAAB) or a recognized equivalent a…

A. Board members: The board of landscape architects consists of five members appointed by the governor who are residents of New Mexico and serve for three-year staggered terms. The landscape architect members shall have been registered as landscape architects for at least five ye…

A. Elections. At its annual meeting in July, the board shall elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary-treasurer. B. All board officers shall exercise authority subject to the act, board regulations, and specific directions of the board. Duties of the board chair, vice chair, and …

The New Mexico Board of Landscape Architects.

A. A candidate for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978 and Section 61-24B-7 NMSA 1978 must submit to the board a complete application containing all of the following: (1) a completed and signed application form; (2) proof of a current license in good standing in…

A. A candidate for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 must submit to the board a complete application containing all the following: (1) a completed and signed application form; (2) proof of a current license in good standing in another jurisdiction, including a b…

A. An expedited license shall be valid for the same length of time as a regular initial license issued by the board. Initial licenses, including expedited licenses, may be issued for a period greater than 12, but less than 24 months, in order to align the license expiration date …

The provisions in Part 10 of Chapter 44 apply to all applicants for expedited licensure.

Part 10 is promulgated pursuant to the Landscape Architects Act, Sections 61-24B-1 to 17, NMSA 1978 (specifically Section 61-24B-7 NMSA 1978) and 61-1-31.1 and Section 61-1-34, NMSA 1978, of the Uniform Licensing Act.

Permanent.

January 18, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 10 is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating and setting professional standards for applicants for expedited licensure.

A. "Eligible jurisdiction" means: (1) any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia, except those included in the list of disapproved licensing jurisdictions in 16.44.10.8 NMAC; and (2) any foreign country included in 16.44.10.9 NMAC. B. "Expedited lice…

A. Applicants licensed as a landscape architect in the following states and territories of the United States or the District of Columbia shall not be eligible for expedited licensure under Subsection (D) Section 61-24B-9 NMSA 1978 of the Landscape Architects Act: (1) Colorado, De…

New Mexico Board of Landscape Architects.

The provisions of 16.44.2 NMAC apply to applicants for licensure and certification.

This part is adopted pursuant to Landscape and Architects Act, Sections 61-24B-8, 61-24B-11, 61-24B-12, 61-24B-16 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

September 30, 2016, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This part establishes the minimum educational and examination requirements for applicants applying for licensure or certification.

(Refer to Part 1)

A. Qualifications for registration as a landscape architect. A person desiring to become registered as a landscape architect shall make application to the board on a written form and in such manner as the board prescribes, pay all required application fees and certify and furnish…

A. Applicants for registration as a landscape architect shall be required to pass the board's examination for landscape architects. (1) To qualify for licensure, an applicant must demonstrate professional competence by passing the (L.A.R.E.) or have previously passed the uniform …

New Mexico Board of Landscape Architects.

A. Application Procedure: The applicant shall submit the following: (1) a completed and signed application; (2) the application fee as required by board; (3) official educational transcripts sent to the board office directly from the institution's office of the registrar; (4) ver…

A. Landscape architects currently licensed and in good standing, or otherwise meeting the requirements for New Mexico licensure in a state in which a federal disaster has been declared, may be granted an emergency license in New Mexico during a four-month period following the dec…

A. The emergency license shall terminate upon the following circumstances: (1) the issuance of a license under 16.44.3.10; 16.44.3.12 and 16.44.3.13 NMAC; or (2) proof that the emergency license holder has engaged in fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in procuring or attempting …

A. The following shall be exempt from the provisions of the Landscape Architects Act as long as they do not hold themselves out to the public as landscape architects or use the term "landscape architect" without being registered pursuant to the Landscape Architects Act, 61-24B NM…

In accordance with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Sections 14-16 -1 through 14-16-21 NMSA 1978, the board or its designee will accept electronic application. A. A person seeking licensure as a New Mexico landscape architect or seeking certification as a New Mexico lands…

The provisions of 16.44.3 NMAC apply to all applicants for licensure or certification.

This part is adopted pursuant to Landscape Architects Act, Sections 61-24B-4, 61-24B-8, 61-24B-9 NMSA 1978, Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 and Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Sections 14-16-1 through 14-16-19 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

September 30, 2016, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This part is to establish the minimum requirements for applicants applying for licensure as a landscape architect or certification as a landscape architect in training.

(Refer to Part 1)

A. Unless currently licensed to practice landscape architecture pursuant to the Landscape Architects Act and these rules, no person shall: (1) engage in the practice of landscape architecture; or (2) use the title or represent himself or herself as a landscape architect; or (3) u…

A. Application forms: To apply for licensure as a landscape architect or a certificate as a landscape architect in training, the applicant shall submit a completed application on the form provided by the board. The applicant shall ensure that the application is complete and that …

New Mexico Board of Landscape Architects.

A. The licensee or certificate holder shall inform the board office of any changes in his or her physical mailing address, email address and telephone numbers within 30 days of the change. B. Timely submittal of the complete renewal application shall be the sole responsibility of…

A. An individual holding an expired license or certificate may submit a renewal application and shall be required to pay all applicable renewal fees and late fees as prescribed by 16.44.8 NMAC. B. Expired licenses or certificates that are not renewed within 12 months of the expir…

Upon receipt of a complete renewal application, the board authorizes the administrator to issue a license or certificate with an expiration date of June 30, which shall be ratified by the board at their next regularly scheduled meeting.