(a) To qualify for registration as a landscape architect, an applicant must:

1. (1) submit evidence that the applicant is an individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

2. (2) submit evidence that the applicant has:

   1. (A) graduated from an accredited curriculum of landscape architecture presented by a college or school approved by the board; or
   2. (B) attained before January 1, 2003, at least eight (8) years of actual practical experience in landscape architectural work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board;
3. (3) submit evidence that the applicant has paid the examination fee and the application fee set by the board;

4. (4) provide an affidavit that indicates that the applicant does not have a conviction for:

   1. (A) an act that would constitute a ground for disciplinary action under IC 25-1-11 ; or
   2. (B) a felony that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently;
5. (5) pass the examination required by the board under section 4 of this chapter after meeting the requirements in subdivisions (1) through (4); and
6. (6) submit evidence that the applicant has at least three (3) years of diversified, actual, and practical experience in landscape architectural work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board.

(b) The board shall issue a certificate of registration under this chapter to an applicant who meets the requirements in this section.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.225, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.29; P.L.242-1985, SEC.5; P.L.214-1993, SEC.9; P.L.82-2000, SEC.15; P.L.194-2005, SEC.17.