Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024
Section 808-040-0040 - Acceptable Subject MatterThe subjects listed in this rule serve as examples only, and are not all-inclusive.
(1) Technical Subjects. Subjects that may qualify for technical subjects include, but are not limited to:(a) The construction and installation techniques for lawns, trees, vines, shrubs, nursery stock, erosion control, retaining walls, patios, decks, fences, driveways, walkways, arbors, landscape edging, drainage systems, water features, low voltage lighting, irrigation systems including backflow and backflow testing; and(b) Subjects related to soil science, pesticide application; landscape design; landscape architecture; arboriculture; or horticulture; and(c) Subjects related to landscape practices for sustainability and environmental issues including but not limited to:(A) Storm water management,(B) Living soils management;(C) Water-wise site design and principles;(E) Low volume irrigation installation and management; or(F) Integrated pest management.(d) Preparation and Research for teaching or presenting; or(e) Any other subject the Board determines applicable.(2) Business Practice Subjects. Subjects that may qualify for business related subjects are: (a) Accounting (cash flow, budgeting, pricing);(b) Business law (liens, tax, employment, etc);(c) Production and operation management;(d) Client communication;(e) Human resource management;(f) Business management, marketing;(i) Storm water management;(k) Integrated pest management; or (L) Preparation and research for teaching or presenting; or(m) Any other subject the Board determines applicable.(3) Other Acceptable Subjects. Subjects that may qualify as other subjects include, but are not limited to: (b) Voluntary OSHA inspections;(d) Classroom or seminar teaching of related subjects;(e) Serving as a volunteer on landscape related Boards and Commissions or designated committees;(f) providing a not-for-profit service to local or state entities for the enhancement and preservation of the environment or natural resources through landscape planning, installation and maintenance; or(g) Any other subject the Board determines applicable.Or. Admin. Code § 808-040-0040
LCB 8-2007, f. 12-24-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; LCB 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-11Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310 & 671.670
Stats. Implemented: Ch. 550 OL 2007