AL HB267

Amends Sections 34-17-1, 34-17-20, 34-17-21, 34-17-22, 34-17-23, 34-17-25, and 34-17-26 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to clarify definitions, examination requirements, and fees for landscape architects.

Changes terminology from "person" to "individual" throughout the statute and adds definition of CLARB (Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards).

Modifies licensing requirements in Section 34-17-21 to require applicants to hold a degree in landscape architecture from an approved school or meet alternative education requirements, or satisfy reciprocity requirements prescribed by the board.

Establishes that the licensure examination shall be developed and administered by CLARB with at least one examination per year, and permits the board to establish examination fees not to exceed actual costs.

Provides reciprocity provisions allowing landscape architect licenses from other states or countries to be recognized if standards and qualifications were substantially equivalent to Alabama's standards at time of issuance and if that state gives similar recognition to Alabama licenses.

Becomes effective October 1, 2024.