HB348 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Parker MooreRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Landscape Architects, Board of Examiners of, use of the landscape architect title, by individuals and certain business entities, Secs. 34-17-4, 34-17-7, 34-17-24, 34-17-25 am'd.

Summary

The bill tightens how Alabama licenses landscape architects, clarifies who may use the title, and updates license status rules and fees, including reinstatement and inactive licenses.

What This Bill Does

The board would gains authority to seek injunctive relief for licensing violations. It allows corporations or partnerships to use the title 'landscape architect' only if they have a board-issued certificate of authorization and meet specified conditions, including designation of a responsible licensed individual. The bill adds rules for expired and inactive licenses and sets requirements for reactivation, along with updated fee structures for applications, renewals, reinstatement, and inactive status.

Who It Affects

• Licensed landscape architects in Alabama who must pay annual fees, may face suspension for delinquency, and can reinstate or place their license on inactive status under the new rules.
• Corporations or partnerships that want to use the title in connection with their name; they must obtain a certificate of authorization, designate a responsible landscape architect, ensure all practicing personnel are licensed, and comply with related fee and reporting requirements.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Board to seek injunctive relief and impose penalties for violations of the landscape architecture licensing law.
• Allows corporations or partnerships to use the title 'landscape architect' only if they obtain a certificate of authorization from the board and meet conditions such as designating a responsible licensed individual and ensuring all personnel are licensed.
• Requires a corporate or partnership structure to designate a responsible landscape architect and to file information with the board; permits the board to issue a certificate of authorization if requirements are met.
• Preserves personal accountability for licensed landscape architects; corporate entities remain responsible for the conduct of their agents and employees.
• Provides rules for expired and inactive licenses, including procedures and requirements for reactivation and associated fees.
• Establishes a detailed fee schedule: application $150; examination fees (cost-based, not to exceed actual costs); original certificate $50; duplicate certificate $50; annual license $150; delinquent penalty $50; reinstatement $300; inactive status $75; and a separate fee for administration of the statutes examination ($150).
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage/approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Landscape Architects, Alabama Board of Examiners of