A. Landscape architects currently licensed and in good standing, or otherwise meeting the requirements for New Mexico licensure in a state in which a federal disaster has been declared, may be granted an emergency license in New Mexico during a four-month period following the declared disaster at no cost upon satisfying the following requirements:
- (1) receipt by the board office of a completed application that has been signed and notarized and accompanied by proof of identity, which may include a copy of a driver’s license, passport or other photo identification issued by a governmental entity;
- (2) other required verification may be obtained from the council of landscape architectural registration boards through the CLARB council record;
- (3) nothing in this section shall constitute a waiver of qualifications of the requirements for licensure contained in 16.44.2 NMAC;
- (4) sworn affidavit that the applicant was personally or professionally affected by the disaster.
- B. The board may waive the application fees only.
- C. The board may waive the specific forms required under 16.44.3.12 NMAC and 16.44.3.13 NMAC only if the applicant is unable to obtain documentation from the federal declared disaster areas.
- D. The emergency license shall expire on June 30 following the date of issue. Application for initial license shall be made on or before April 1 following the date of issue of the emergency license.
- E. The board reserves the right to request additional documentation, including but not limited to, recommendation forms and work experience verification forms prior to approving the initial license.
[16.44.3.15 NMAC - Rp, 16.44.3.15 NMAC, 9/30/2016]