The bill amends several sections of the Professional Landscape Architects Act in Nebraska, introducing new definitions and modifying existing provisions related to the State Board of Landscape Architects, licensure, and disciplinary actions. Notably, it defines "direct supervision" and clarifies the "practice of landscape architecture," while also updating the criteria for licensure applications. The bill allows applicants with degrees accredited by specific organizations to sit for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination and streamlines the process for issuing certificates of licensure, which will now be referred to as such instead of "registration."
Additionally, the bill revises the requirements for maintaining a complete roster of professional landscape architects, allowing the board to charge a fee for copies of this roster. It also outlines the disciplinary actions the board may take against violators of the act, including civil penalties and the potential revocation of licensure. The bill aims to harmonize existing provisions and ensure that the regulations governing landscape architecture in Nebraska are clear and up-to-date, ultimately enhancing the profession's standards and accountability.