SB 2926

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Landscape Architecture Act of 1989. Changes the title of the Act to the Illinois Landscape Architecture Practice Act (and makes conforming changes in various other Acts). Allows an unlicensed person who has completed the educational requirements, is actively participating in the diversified professional training, and maintains a training record with good standing to use the title "landscape architectural associate", but prohibits that person from independently engaging in the practice of landscape architecture. Requires an applicant for licensure as a landscape architect to pass an examination that includes the Landscape Architect Registration Examination and makes other changes in provisions concerning qualifications for licensure. Adds provisions concerning public policy, exemptions, application of the Act, and technical submissions. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions, use of titles without a license, continuing education, and civil and criminal penalties for violation of the Act. Makes other changes.