(a)

1. (1) Each registered landscape architect shall procure a seal that shall contain the name of the registered landscape architect, license registration number, and the words: REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT – STATE OF ARKANSAS
2. (2) The seal shall comply, in all respects, in size and format, with the description of the design requirements as set forth below.

(b) Seal design requirements.

1. (1) Design.

   1. (A) Metal impression, rubber stamp, or printed, two (2) concentric circles one and one-half inches (1.5”) and one inch (1”) in diameter.
   2. (B) Space between bearing words “Registered Landscape Architect” and “State of Arkansas.”
   3. (C) Space within inner circle bearing names and registration numbers as follows:
2. (2) (2) Any method that legibly reproduces the landscape architect’s seal is permitted.

(c) Use of landscape architect’s seal.

1. (1)

   1. (A) Landscape architects shall affix their seal, actual signature, and date of affixation to all original contract documents, including index sheets identifying all drawings covered, as well as cover and index pages identifying all specification pages covered.
   2. (B) Presentation documents (renderings and/or drawings used to communicate conceptual information only) are not required to be:

(i) Sealed;

1. (ii) Signed; or

   1. (iii) Dated.
2. (2) Contract documents considered incomplete by the landscape architect may be released for interim review without the landscape architect’s seal or signature affixed, but shall bear the landscape architect’s name and be conspicuously marked to clearly indicate the documents are for interim review and not intended for bidding, permit, or construction purposes.
3. (3) Those sheets or pages prepared by consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.), which are retained by the landscape architect, shall bear the seal and registration number of the responsible consultant.

4. (4)

   1. (A) Once documents bearing the landscape architect’s seal are issued from the landscape architect’s office, the seal shall not be removed, except as follows.
   2. (B) If the landscape architect’s client requests electronic drawing files that will be used as reference documents, the following statement shall be substituted for the seal: THE RECORD COPY OF THIS DRAWING IS ON FILE AT THE OFFICES OF (NAME OF INDIVIDUAL), (ADDRESS OF INDIVIDUAL). THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT IS RELEASED FOR THE PURPOSES OF REFERENCE, COORDINATION, AND/OR FACILITY MANAGEMENT. THIS ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT OR MODIFICATIONS THEREOF SHALL NOT BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
5. (5) Except as noted in subdivision (c)(6) of this section, no landscape architect shall affix the seal and signature to contract documents developed by others.
6. (6) No person, other than the landscape architect represented, shall use or attempt to use the prescribed seal or shall modify documents bearing such seal, without first obtaining the written authority of the landscape architect represented and clearly indicating on the documents the extent of the modifications made.
7. (7) On original documents, the use of signature reproductions, such as rubber stamps or computer-generated signatures or other facsimiles, shall be permitted.
8. (8) Authorized use of the prescribed seal is an individual act whereby the landscape architect must personally inscribe the seal. The landscape architect is responsible for its security when not in use.