N.M. Admin. Code § 16.44.2.9

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.44.2.9 - EXAMINATION

A. Applicants for registration as a landscape architect shall be required to pass the board's examination for landscape architects.

(1) To qualify for licensure, an applicant must demonstrate professional competence by passing the (L.A.R.E.) or have previously passed the uniform national examination (UNE). An applicant who passes the examination may be issued a registration to practice as a landscape architect provided the applicant meets all the current requirements for licensure.

(2) The board shall conduct examination of applicants at least once each year.

(3) The passing score on the L.A.R.E. is that score recommended by CLARB. The examination is scored on a pass-fail basis.

(4) An applicant who fails to pass the L.A.R.E. may reapply for the examination if the applicant complies with the rules established by the board in effect at the time of reapplication.

(5) An applicant may sit for the L.A.R.E. before or while completing the practical experience/supervision.

B. Applicants for certification as a landscape architect in training shall be required to pass the board's examination for landscape architect in training.

(1) To qualify for certification as a landscape architect in training, an applicant must demonstrate some level of professional competence and demonstrate the applicant's pursuit of a landscape architectural career by passing any two sections of the L.A.R.E.

(2) The board shall conduct examinations of applicants for certification as a landscape architect in training at least once each year.

(3) The passing score on the L.A.R.E. is that score recommended by CLARB. The examination is scored on a pass-fail basis.

(4) An applicant who passes the examination may be issued a certificate as a landscape architect in training allowing the use of the landscape architect in training designation provided the applicant meets all the current requirements for certification.

(5) An applicant who fails to pass the examination may reapply for the examination if the applicant complies with the rules established by the board in effect at the time of reapplication.

(6) Certification as a landscape architect in training is limited to five years in duration as established by the board.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.44.2.9

16.44.2.9 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 44.2.8.3, 10-05-02; A, 06-15-08, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 16, August 31, 2016, eff. 9/30/2016