HB 2636

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Landscape Architecture Act of 1989. Replaces all references to "Director of Professional Regulation" with "Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation", all references to "Department of Professional Regulation" with "Department of Financial and Professional Regulation", and all references to "registration" with "licensure" throughout the Act. Provides that the Act does not apply to general or landscape contractors, nurserymen or landscape nurserymen, designers or landscape designers, or gardeners or landscape gardeners engaged in the design of spaces utilizing plant, paving, or building materials or arranging for installation of those materials. Adds provisions concerning the display of a license, a seal, and continuing education. Repeals a Section that exempts any person who engages in the practice of landscape architecture, but does not represent himself as or use the title of "landscape architect" or "registered landscape architect", from the Act. Adds a provision concerning professional liability insurance. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to change the sunset date to January 1, 2020. Effective December 31, 2009.