Title 52, Occupations and Professions

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.314: (a) In addition to any exemption from disclosure provided under ORS 192.345 (4), State Landscape Architect Board examination materials, file records of examination grading and performance, transcripts from educational institutions, letters of inqu…

(1) The State Landscape Architect Board may register as a landscape architect, without examination, any individual who applies for such registration under ORS 671.325, and: (a) On the date of making application is a landscape architect licensed or registered under the laws of any…

The State Landscape Architect Board may establish by rule the amounts for fees to be charged and collected under ORS 671.310 to 671.459. The fees shall include, but are not limited to: (1) An examination fee. (2) A fee for original registration of out-of-state landscape architect…

(1) Each registrant who desires to continue as a landscape architect or landscape architect in training in this state shall annually pay to the State Landscape Architect Board, on or before the renewal date set by the board by rule, the fee for renewal of registration required un…

(1) A registered landscape architect shall obtain a stamp of a design authorized by the State Landscape Architect Board. The stamp must bear the name, registration date and registration certificate number of the landscape architect and the legend “registered landscape architect.”…

The State Landscape Architect Board shall cause to be prepared and shall by rule adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be known in writing to every landscape architect and applicant for registration under ORS 671.310 to 671.459. This code shall be published in the rost…

(1) The State Landscape Architect Board may establish or approve programs of continuing education that contribute to the competency of landscape architects. The board may charge a fee for programs of continuing education it establishes. (2) The board may require completion of a p…

Subject to ORS chapter 183, the State Landscape Architect Board may refuse to register any applicant, may refuse to renew the registration of any registered landscape architect or landscape architect in training, or may suspend for a period not exceeding one year or revoke the re…

In addition to any civil penalty imposed by the State Landscape Architect Board or any fine or term of imprisonment imposed by a court, except as otherwise provided in ORS 671.404, the board may impose one or more of the following sanctions against a person violating ORS 671.310 …

(1) The state or a political subdivision may contract for landscape architecture service projects only with registered landscape architects, as defined in ORS 671.310. (2) Drawings, plans, specifications, estimates and construction observation for public works of the state or a p…

The State Landscape Architect Board, subject to ORS chapter 183, may adopt rules necessary for the board to perform its duties under ORS 671.310 to 671.459 and 671.995. [1981 c.536 §11; 1987 c.414 §42d; 2003 c.14 §421]

If the State Landscape Architect Board revokes the registration of a registered landscape architect under ORS 671.404, the board may issue registration under ORS 671.310 to 671.459 to the individual whose registration is revoked if the individual: (1) Files a new application for …

In a dispute arising out of a contractual agreement between a registered landscape architect and a member of the general public of the state, the State Landscape Architect Board or a subcommittee of the board may act as arbiter of the dispute. Upon agreement of all parties to suc…

The State Landscape Architect Board may, upon motion of the board or upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, investigate any alleged violation of ORS 671.310 to 671.459. As part of the investigation, the board may administer oaths, obtain and receive evidence at boa…

A person that reports or supplies information in good faith to the State Landscape Architect Board or to an advisory committee assisting the board is immune from an action for civil damages as a result thereof. The board or committee shall not disclose the name of a person reques…

(1) The State Landscape Architect Board shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472 for the purpose of carrying out ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995. The board shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor. Four o…

ORS 671.510 to 671.760 may be cited as the Landscape Contractors Law. [1971 c.764 §1; 1973 c.832 §25]

As used in ORS 671.510 to 671.760, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Landscape construction professional” means an individual who for compensation or with the intent to be compensated performs or supervises activities requiring the art, ability, experience, knowledge, s…

(1) As used in this section, “sports field” means one or more areas of a property that total more than 30,000 square feet of artificial turf and are designed to be used primarily for sport or other athletic activities. (2) Notwithstanding ORS 701.005 and 701.021, except as provid…

A landscape construction professional may prepare plans and drawings for a landscape irrigation system, including, but not limited to, plans and drawings that identify the positioning, number, type and model of pumps, piping, valves, sprinklers, nozzles emitters, filters, control…

(1) An applicant for a landscape contracting business license must qualify as an independent contractor, under ORS 670.600, to be licensed with the State Landscape Contractors Board. (2) The board shall establish two classes of independent contractor licensees: (a) The nonexempt …

(1) An applicant for a landscape contracting business license that qualifies under ORS 671.525 to be classified as a nonexempt independent contractor must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all employees of the landscape contracting business. (2) An applicant fo…

(1) A person may not operate as a landscape construction professional in this state without a valid landscape construction professional license issued pursuant to ORS 671.560. (2) A person may not represent in any manner that the person is a landscape construction professional un…

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, ORS 671.510 to 671.760 and 671.990 (2) do not apply to: (a) Any federal or state agency or any political subdivision performing landscaping work on public property. (b) Any landscape architect registered under ORS 671.310 …

Notwithstanding ORS 701.005 or 701.021, a landscape contracting business that arranges for, undertakes or submits a bid to undertake a project that the business is authorized to perform under ORS 671.510 to 671.760 may subcontract with a general or specialty contractor licensed u…

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board may inquire into and inspect: (a) Any services performed or materials furnished by a licensee under ORS 671.510 to 671.760. (b) The financial records of a person who it reasonably believes is operating in violation of ORS 671.530. (c) The…

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board may investigate the activities of any person engaged in the landscape contracting business to determine compliance with ORS 671.510 to 671.760. (2) With the approval of the city or county, the board may conduct investigations with city or…

In addition to any other remedy available, if the State Landscape Contractors Board believes that a person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in any act, practice or transaction that violates ORS 671.510 to 671.760, the board may direct the Attorney General to a…

(1) Except as provided in ORS 671.571 and 671.590, the State Landscape Contractors Board shall issue a landscape construction professional license to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of ORS 671.570. (2) The board shall issue a landscape contracting business license to …

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board shall establish a hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test for at least two of the types of limited or specialty licenses offered by the board under ORS 671.560. The board may establish a hands-on, written or electronic pract…

(1) A landscape contracting business that qualifies under ORS 671.525 to be classified as a nonexempt independent contractor must maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage in effect for all employees of the landscape contracting business. (2) A landscape contracting busin…

An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a landscape construction professional license or landscape contracting business license shall include in the application to the State Landscape Contractors Board notice of any unpaid court judgment, arbitration award or administrative a…

(1) Each person applying for a landscape contracting business license must: (a) Pay to the State Landscape Contractors Board the applicable landscape contracting business license fee established by the board under ORS 671.650. (b) Have a landscape construction professional licens…

(1) If a licensed landscape contracting business is not operating as a landscape contracting business, the State Landscape Contractors Board may, upon request, place the license of the landscape contracting business in inactive status. (2) A landscape contracting business in inac…

(1) Each person applying for a landscape construction professional license must: (a) Pay a nonrefundable application fee. (b) Pay an examination fee. (c) Pay to the State Landscape Contractors Board the landscape construction professional license fee required by ORS 671.650. (d) …

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 671.570, the State Landscape Contractors Board may issue a probationary landscape construction professional license to a person who does not meet the training and experience qualifications set forth in ORS 671.570. To obtain a probationary landscape constr…

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 671.570 regarding experience and employment status, the State Landscape Contractors Board may adopt alternative standards for licensure with the board for a person who is already licensed as a contractor under ORS chapter 701. [1997 c.785 §5;…

(1) If a landscape construction professional is not operating as a landscape construction professional, the State Landscape Contractors Board may, upon request, place the license of the landscape construction professional in inactive status. (2) A landscape construction professio…

(1) A landscape contracting business may not file a lien, file a claim with the State Landscape Contractors Board or bring or maintain in any court of this state a suit or action for compensation for the performance of any work or for the breach of any contract for work that is s…

If any person suffered costs or damages as a result of an individual providing a false or invalid State Landscape Contractors Board number or otherwise misleading a person with respect to licensing with the board, that person may bring suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to…

A landscape construction professional license issued pursuant to ORS 671.560 is a personal privilege and is not transferable. [1971 c.764 §8; 1983 c.452 §9; 2007 c.541 §22]

The State Landscape Contractors Board may license without examination any person who is a landscape construction professional licensed, certified or registered under the laws of another state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or another country where the r…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Managing employee” means a person who, at the time of an application for the issuance or renewal of a landscape contracting business license: (A) Is employed in landscaping work only by the applicant; and (B) Manages or shares in the management o…

(1) A new landscape contracting business license shall be required whenever there is a change in ownership, irrespective of whether the business name is changed. As used in this subsection, “change in ownership” does not include a change in the holders of corporate stock. (2) If …

(1) A landscape construction professional or person operating as a landscape contracting business shall notify the State Landscape Contractors Board of a change of address for the professional or business that occurs while the professional or business is licensed by the board or …

A partnership or corporation licensed as a landscape contracting business shall notify the State Landscape Contractors Board immediately upon any change in partners or corporate owners or in the percentage of an ownership interest in the landscape contracting business. Upon a cha…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Landscape contracting business debt” means an amount owed under: (A) A final order or arbitration award issued under ORS 671.703; or (B) A judgment or civil penalty arising from landscape contracting business activities in any state. (b) “Landsca…

(1) In addition to any civil penalty assessed under ORS 671.997, the State Landscape Contractors Board may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew the license of a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business that does any of the following: (a) Obtain…

(1) The failure of a landscape contracting business to comply with the provisions of this section and ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870, 656.021, 657.665, 670.600, 671.525, 671.530 and 671.575 or to be in conformance with the provisions of ORS 279.835 to 279.855 or ORS chapter 279A, 279B,…

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board may issue an order placing a landscape contracting business, or any landscape construction professional that is employed by the landscape contracting business or is a landscape contracting business owner or officer as defined in ORS 671.6…