An applicant for registration as an architect or landscape architect:

1. Must be at least eighteen years of age;

2. Must be of good moral character, with rejection possible on the basis of: a. Conviction of an offense determined by the board to have a direct bearing upon an applicant's ability to serve the public as an architect or a landscape architect, or the board determines, following conviction of an offense, that the applicant is not sufficiently rehabilitated under section 12.1-33-02.1; b. Misstatement or misrepresentation of fact by the applicant in connection with that individual's application; or c. Violation of any of the standards of conduct required of registrants;

3. Must have successfully completed an examination for registration;

4. In the case of an architect, must either: a. Hold a professional degree in architecture from an accredited school of architecture and must have the required practical experience, as established by the board; or b. Provide evidence of education and experience that is substantially equivalent to a professional degree and practical experience, as established by the board;

5. In the case of a landscape architect, must hold either: a. A professional degree in landscape architecture from an accredited school of landscape architecture and must have the required practical experience, as established by the board; or

b. Provide evidence of education and experience that is substantially equivalent to a professional degree and practical experience, as established by the board; and

6. Must satisfy registration criteria adopted by the board.