DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS  
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE  
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS – GENERAL RULES  
Filed with the secretary of state on March 23, 2023  
These rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state  
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of  
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these  
sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.  
(By authority conferred on the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by sections  
205, 2203, and 2205 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.205, 339.2203, and  
339.2205, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, 2007-17, and  
2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, 445.2023, and 445.2030)  
R 339.19011, R 339.19013, R 339.19021, R 339.19022, R 339.19024, R 339.19031, R  
339.19034, and R 339.19036 of the Michigan Administrative Code are added, and R  
339.19004, R 339.19006, R 339.19008, R 339.19010, R 339.19012, R 339.19014, R  
339.19016, and R 339.19018 are rescinded, as follows:  
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS  
R 339.19004 Rescinded.  
R 339.19006 Rescinded.  
R 339.19008 Rescinded.  
R 339.19010 Rescinded.  
PART 2. EDUCATION AND EXAMINATION  
R 339.19011 Adoption by reference; accreditation.  
Rule 11. (1) The department adopts by reference the Landscape Architectural  
Accreditation Board’s (LAAB) “Accreditation Standards for First-Professional Programs  
in Landscape Architecture,” September 2021. The LAAB’s standards for accreditation  
are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per page from the  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing, 611  
Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or at no cost from the LAAB’s  
website at  
September 7, 2022  
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(2) The department adopts by reference the Landscape Architecture Accreditation  
Council’s (LAAC) “Manual of Accreditation Standards and Procedures for Canadian  
Programs of Landscape Architectural Education,” March 2017. The LAAC’s standards  
for accreditation are available for inspection and distribution at a cost of 10 cents per  
page from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional  
Licensing, 611 Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, Michigan 48909, or at no cost  
(3) A landscape architect education program accredited by the LAAB or the LAAC is  
approved by the department.  
(4) A credentials evaluation provided by a current member of the National Association  
of Credential Evaluation Services that verifies that an applicant’s education satisfies the  
requirements of a landscape architect education program accredited by the LAAB or the  
LAAC adopted by reference in subrules (1) and (2) of this rule is approved by the  
department.  
R 339.19012 Rescinded.  
R 339.19013 Examination adoption; passing score.  
Rule 13. (1) The department approves and adopts the Landscape Architect Registration  
Examination (LARE) prepared and scored by the Council of Landscape Architects  
Registration Boards (CLARB).  
(2) The passing score for the LARE is the score established by the CLARB.  
R 339.19014 Rescinded.  
R 339.19016 Rescinded.  
R 339.19018 Rescinded.  
PART 3. LICENSURE  
R 339.19021 Licensure by examination.  
Rule 21. (1) As used in this rule, “experience” means applying accepted principles of  
landscape architecture in a non-academic and non-internship setting under the  
supervision of a landscape architect who is licensed or registered in this state or another  
state.  
(2) An applicant for a landscape architect license by examination shall submit a  
completed application on a form provided by the department together with the required  
fee. In addition to satisfying the requirements of the code, the applicant shall satisfy all  
the requirements in subrules (3) to (6) of this rule.  
(3) The applicant shall possess a minimum of 7 years of training and experience in the  
actual implementation and practice of landscape architecture by satisfying 1 of the  
following:  
(a) The applicant earned a baccalaureate degree from a program approved pursuant to R  
339.19011 and completed not less than 3 years of experience by working a minimum of  
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4,500 hours over a 3-year period. Experience must be verified by the supervising  
landscape architect by providing both of the following:  
(i) The supervising landscape architect’s attestation documenting that the applicant  
performed work that satisfies the experience requirements and the dates and hours that  
the applicant performed that work under the supervision of the landscape architect.  
(ii) The supervising landscape architect’s name, license or registration number, and the  
state the supervising landscape architect is licensed or registered as a landscape architect.  
(b) The applicant earned a baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree from a program  
approved pursuant to R 339.19011 and completed not less than 2 years of experience by  
working a minimum of 3,000 hours over a 2-year period. Experience must be verified by  
the supervising landscape architect by providing both of the following:  
(i) The supervising landscape architect’s attestation documenting that the applicant  
performed work that satisfies the experience requirements and the dates and hours that  
the applicant performed that work under the supervision of the landscape architect.  
(ii) The supervising landscape architect’s name, license or registration number, and the  
state the supervising landscape architect is licensed or registered as a landscape architect.  
(c) The applicant completed 1 or both of the following for a total of 7 years of training  
and experience:  
(i) The applicant completed 1 year of education from a program approved pursuant to  
R 339.19011 by passing a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours per year for  
each year of training credit earned. A maximum of 5 years of credit may be earned.  
(ii) The applicant completed 1 year of experience demonstrated by working a  
minimum of 1,500 hours per year for each year of experience earned. A maximum of 7  
years of credit may be earned. Experience must be verified by the supervising landscape  
architect by providing both of the following:  
(A) The supervising landscape architect’s attestation documenting that the applicant  
performed work that satisfies the experience requirements and the dates and hours that  
the applicant performed that work under the supervision of the landscape architect.  
(B) The supervising landscape architect’s name, license or registration number, and  
the state the supervising landscape architect is licensed or registered as a landscape  
architect.  
(4) The applicant shall provide documentation to demonstrate that he or she has  
established a CLARB Council Record.  
(5) The applicant shall pass all parts of the LARE administered through the CLARB.  
(6) The applicant shall provide not less than 5 references from individuals unrelated to  
the applicant who have knowledge of the applicant’s experience in the practice of  
landscape architecture. Not less than 3 references must be from a licensed or registered  
landscape architect and must document the applicant’s experience in the practice of  
landscape architecture.  
R 339.19022 Licensure for an applicant currently licensed, registered, or  
otherwise credentialed in another state or country.  
Rule 22. (1) An applicant for licensure who is currently licensed, registered, or  
otherwise credentialed in another state or country shall submit a completed application on  
a form provided by the department together with the required fee. In addition to  
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satisfying the requirements of the code, the applicant shall satisfy all of the requirements  
in subrules (2) to (4) of this rule.  
(2) The applicant shall satisfy 1 of the following:  
(a) Possess a current valid CLARB certification.  
(b) Demonstrate that the requirements for the license, registration, or other credential he  
or she holds had requirements that are substantially equivalent to R 339.19021, as  
required by section 2209 of the code, MCL 339.2209.  
(3) The applicant shall provide not less than 3 references from individuals unrelated to  
the applicant who have knowledge of the applicant’s experience in the practice of  
landscape architecture. At least 1 reference must be from a licensed or registered  
landscape architect and must document the applicant’s experience in the practice of  
landscape architecture.  
(4) The applicant’s license, registration, or other credential in good standing in  
landscape architecture must be verified by each licensing agency where the applicant  
holds, or has ever held, a landscape architect license, registration, or other credential. If  
applicable, verification must include the records of any disciplinary action taken or  
pending against the applicant  
R 339.19024 Relicensure.  
Rule 24. (1) An applicant whose license has lapsed for less than 3 years before the date  
of application for relicensure may be relicensed under section 411(3) of the code, MCL  
339.411, if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the code and both of the following:  
(a) The applicant submits the required fee and a completed application on a form  
provided by the department.  
(b) The applicant submits proof to the department of accumulating not less than 24  
hours of continuing education credit that meets the requirements of R 339.19031 during  
the 2 years immediately preceding the date of application for relicensure. If the  
department determines that the amount of continuing education hours submitted with the  
application is deficient, the applicant has 1 year after the date of the application to  
provide proof of completing the deficient hours.  
(2) An applicant whose license has been lapsed for 3 years or more preceding the date of  
application may be relicensed under section 411(4) of the code, MCL 339.411, if the  
applicant satisfies the requirements of the code and all of the following:  
(a) The applicant submits the required fee and a completed application on a form  
provided by the department.  
(b) The applicant establishes that he or she has met all of the requirements for initial  
licensure under the code and these rules.  
(c) The applicant submits proof to the department of accumulating not less than 24  
hours of continuing education credit that meets the requirements of R 339.19031 during  
the 2 years immediately preceding the date of application for relicensure. If the  
department determines that the amount of continuing education hours submitted with the  
application is deficient, the applicant has 1 year after the date of the application to  
provide proof of completing the deficient hours.  
(d) The applicant provides not less than 3 references from individuals unrelated to the  
applicant who have knowledge of the applicant’s experience in the practice of landscape  
architecture. At least 1 reference must be from a licensed or registered landscape  
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architect and must document the applicant’s experience in the practice of landscape  
architecture.  
(3) The applicant’s license, registration, or other credential in good standing in  
landscape architecture must be verified by each licensing agency where the applicant  
holds, or has ever held, a landscape architect license, registration, or other credential. If  
applicable, verification must include the records of any disciplinary action taken or  
pending against the applicant.  
PART 4. LICENSE RENEWAL STANDARDS, CONTINUING EDUCATION,  
SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION  
R 339.19031 License renewal; required continuing education; limitations; retention  
of documentation; waiver.  
Rule 31. (1) This rule applies to an application for renewal of a landscape architect  
license beginning 2 years after the date of promulgation of this rule.  
(2) An applicant for license renewal who has been licensed for the 2-year period  
immediately preceding the expiration of his or her current license shall have completed  
24 hours of continuing education that satisfies the requirements of R 339.19034.  
(3) A minimum of 16 of the 24 hours of required continuing education must be earned  
in a program or activity pertaining to the subject of public health, safety, or welfare  
(HSW). HSW subjects include, but are not limited to, the following:  
(a) Building codes.  
(b) Code of ethics.  
(c) Codes, acts, laws, and regulations governing the practice of landscape architecture.  
(d) Construction administration, including construction contracts.  
(e) Construction documents.  
(f) Design of environmental systems.  
(g) Environmental process and analysis.  
(h) Erosion control methods.  
(i) Grading.  
(j) Horticulture.  
(k) Irrigation methods.  
(l) Land planning and use.  
(m) Landscape preservation, landscape restoration and adaptive reuse.  
(n) Lateral forces.  
(o) Natural hazards-impact of earthquake, hurricane, fire, or flood related to site design.  
(p) Pedestrian and vehicular circulation.  
(q) Planting design.  
(r) Resource conservation and management.  
(s) Roadway design principles.  
(t) Site accessibility, including the Americans with disabilities act, 42 USC 12101 to  
12213.  
(u) Site and soils analysis.  
(v) Site design and engineering, including materials, methods, technologies, and  
applications.  
(w) Site security and safety.  
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(x) Storm water management and surface and subsoil drainage.  
(y) Structural systems considerations.  
(z) Surveying methods and techniques as they affect landscape architecture.  
(aa) Sustainable design, including techniques related to energy efficiency.  
(bb) Use of site materials and methods of site construction.  
(cc) Vegetative management.  
(dd) Wetlands.  
(ee) Zoning as it relates to the improvement or protection of the public health, safety,  
and welfare.  
(4) Submission of an application for renewal constitutes the applicant’s certification of  
compliance with the requirements of this rule. The department may require a licensee to  
submit evidence to demonstrate compliance with this rule.  
(5) The continuing education credit earned during 1 license cycle may not be carried  
forward to the next license cycle.  
(6) The licensee shall retain documentation of satisfying the requirements of this rule for  
a period of 4 years after the date of application for license renewal.  
(7) A written request for a continuing education waiver and all supporting  
documentation must be received by the department 30 days before the expiration date of  
the license and is subject to both of the following:  
(a) The waiver may be granted if the department finds that the failure of the licensee to  
complete the required continuing education was due to 1 of the following:  
(i) The licensee’s illness.  
(ii) The licensee’s disability.  
(iii) The licensee’s military service.  
(iv) The licensee’s absence from the continental United States.  
(b) The licensee shall refrain from renewing the license until 1 of the following occurs:  
(i) The licensee completes the required continuing education for renewal.  
(ii) The department notifies the licensee that the request for a waiver of the required  
continuing education has been granted.  
R 339.19034 Approved continuing education; limitations.  
Rule 34. (1) The department shall grant credit for continuing education hours as  
provided in the chart below:  
Activity and Proof Required  
Number of Continuing  
Education Hours Granted  
for Activity  
(a)  
Completion of an approved continuing  
education program related to landscape  
The number of  
continuing education hours  
architecture, regardless of the format in which designated by the  
it is offered, if it is approved or offered for  
continuing education credit by any of the  
following:  
approving entity.  
If the program was not  
approved for a set number  
of hours, then 1 credit hour  
for each 50 minutes of  
Landscape Architecture Continuing  
Education System.  
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The American Society of Landscape  
Architects (ASLA).  
participation may be  
earned.  
A state chapter of the ASLA.  
If audited, the applicant shall submit  
documentation or a certificate of completion  
showing the applicant’s name, total continuing  
education credits earned, sponsor’s name and  
contact information, program title, and the  
date the program was held or completed.  
Passing an academic course related to  
(b)  
Fifteen hours of  
landscape architecture offered by a college or continuing education may  
university that offers a baccalaureate degree or be earned for each  
higher degree in landscape architecture and is semester of credit.  
accredited by the LAAB.  
Ten hours of  
If audited, the applicant shall submit a  
copy of the transcript showing the number of  
continuing education hours  
may be earned for each  
credit hours of the academic courses related to quarter credit.  
landscape architect.  
(c)  
Attending a seminar, in-house course,  
workshop, or professional or technical  
One hour of continuing  
education may be earned  
presentation related to landscape architecture. for every 50 minutes of  
participation.  
If audited, the applicant shall submit a  
copy of the presentation notice or  
advertisement showing the date of the  
presentation, the licensee’s name listed as a  
presenter or attendee, and the name of the  
organization that approved or offered the  
presentation.  
(d)  
Teaching, instructing, or presenting a  
subject related to landscape architecture.  
One hour of continuing  
education may be earned  
for every 50 minutes of  
teaching, instruction, or  
presenting.  
If audited, the applicant shall submit  
documentation by the college or university  
confirming the licensee as the teacher,  
instructor, or presenter of the academic course,  
the dates of the course or presentation, the  
number of classroom hours spent teaching,  
A maximum of 12  
hours of continuing  
education may be earned  
instructing, or presenting, and the course title. for this activity during each  
renewal period.  
(e)  
Initial publication of a peer-reviewed  
paper, article, or book related to landscape  
architecture.  
Six hours of continuing  
education may be earned  
for this activity.  
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If audited, the applicant shall submit a  
copy of the publication that identifies the  
applicant as the author or a publication  
acceptance letter.  
A maximum of 18  
hours of continuing  
education may be earned  
for this activity during each  
renewal period.  
(f)  
(g)  
(h)  
(i)  
Participation in professional examination  
writing.  
One hour of continuing  
education may be earned  
for every 50 minutes of  
examination writing.  
If audited, the applicant shall submit  
documentation by the testing developer  
confirming the applicant as an examination  
writer, the dates the examination writing, and  
the number of hours spent writing the  
examination questions.  
A maximum of 5 hours  
of continuing education  
may be earned for this  
activity during each  
renewal period.  
Providing professional expertise to a non-  
profit or public board, commission, council, or education may be earned  
committee.  
One hour of continuing  
for each 50 minutes of  
meetings attended.  
If audited, the applicant shall submit  
A maximum of 10  
hours of continuing  
education may be earned  
for this activity during each  
renewal period.  
documentation from the board, commission,  
or committee confirming the applicant’s  
service, the dates of service, and the number  
of hours of service provided.  
Completion of a self-study course  
presented by correspondence or electronically education may be earned  
One hour of continuing  
ending with an examination or other  
verification process.  
for every 50 minutes of  
participation.  
If audited, the applicant shall submit  
documentation of the examination or other  
verification process result and a statement of  
the dates, number of minutes, and materials  
covered in completing the course.  
Participating in a company-sponsored or  
hosted seminar or training that is designed to  
enhance professional development in the  
applicant’s area of professional practice.  
A maximum of 4 hours  
of continuing education  
may be earned for this  
activity during each  
renewal period.  
One hour of continuing  
education may be earned  
for every 50 minutes of  
participation in the seminar  
or training.  
If audited, the applicant shall submit  
documentation or a certificate of completion  
A maximum of 4 hours  
issued by the company presenting the seminar of continuing education  
or training showing the applicant’s name, may be earned for this  
company name, subject of seminar or training, activity during each  
and the date the seminar or training was held. renewal period.  
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(2) Continuing education hours are not granted for a program or activity that has  
substantially the same content of a program or activity for which the applicant has  
already earned continuing education hours during the same renewal period.  
R 339.19036 Sanctions for failure to complete required continuing education.  
Rule 36. (1) A licensee who fails to comply with the continuing education requirements  
of R 339.19031 is subject to both of the following:  
(a) A fine of $250.00, plus $50.00 for each continuing education hour, or on a pro-rata  
basis for a fractional hour, the licensee is deficient, payable by a date determined by the  
department.  
(b) Probation for a minimum period of 1 day, not to exceed a period of 1 year, until the  
licensee has completed the continuing education hours that he or she was deficient during  
the audit period. The continuing education hours used to satisfy these sanctions do not  
apply in computing the licensee's compliance with current continuing education  
requirements for license renewal. Probation automatically terminates after completion of  
the required deficient hours and payment of the fine.  
(2) Failure to pay the fine or complete the deficient continuing education hours within  
the time allotted pursuant to subrule (1) of this rule results in suspension of the license.  
(3) Suspension pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule is automatically lifted after  
compliance with the consent order, if compliance occurs before the license expires. If the  
licensee fails to comply with the consent order before the license expires, the licensee  
shall apply for relicensure.  
(4) Instead of the sanctions provided in subrule (1) of this rule, the department may  
accept permanent surrender of the license.  
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