ORS 671.321
Activities not considered practice of landscape architecture


(1)

ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board), 671.992 (Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) and 671.995 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) do not restrict or otherwise affect the right of any person to:

(a)

Practice architecture under ORS 671.010 (Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220) to 671.220 (Civil penalties);

(b)

Practice engineering under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties);

(c)

Engage in the occupation of growing and marketing nursery stock, or use the title “nurseryman” or “landscape nurseryman”;

(d)

Operate as a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) or use the title “landscape construction professional” or “landscape contractor”;

(e)

Engage in making plans or drawings for the selection, placement or use of plants or other site features unless the plans or drawings are for the purpose of providing construction details and specifications not otherwise exempted;

(f)

Use the title “landscape designer” in connection with activities described under paragraph (e) of this subsection;

(g)

Make any plans, drawings or specifications for property owned by that person; or

(h)

Provide recommendations or written specifications for soil amendments or planting mediums if the recommendations or specifications are solely for purposes of plant installation and do not significantly alter the stability of the soil profile or surface drainage patterns.

(2)

The scope of services described in ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) (5) and (6) does not preclude a registered landscape architect from:

(a)

Planning the development of land areas and elements used on land areas; or

(b)

Performing services described in ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) (5) and (6) in connection with the settings, approaches or environment for buildings, structures or facilities in accordance with legally established standards for public health, safety and welfare.

(3)

ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board), 671.992 (Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) and 671.995 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) do not apply to:

(a)

The preparation of detailed or shop drawings that a construction contractor is required to furnish or the administration of construction contracts by a person customarily engaged in contracting work.

(b)

The preparation of technical submissions or the administration of construction contracts by employees of a landscape architect or a landscape architecture business when acting under the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect.

(c)

Employees of the federal government acting within the scope of that employment. [2001 c.950 §5; 2007 c.541 §10; 2009 c.483 §6]

Source: Section 671.321 — Activities not considered practice of landscape architecture, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html.

671.010
Definitions for ORS 671.010 to 671.220
671.020
Registration requirement
671.025
Certain drawings and specifications to carry stamp
671.030
Activities not considered as “practice of architecture.”
671.041
Provision of architectural services by corporate firm
671.045
Liability of professional corporation
671.047
Application of general corporation law to professional corporations
671.050
Application for certificate of registration
671.060
Examination of applicants
671.065
Certification based on recognition by national council or other jurisdictions
671.080
Renewal
671.085
Fees
671.090
Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of certificates
671.100
Disciplinary authority of board
671.105
Hearing required in disciplinary action
671.120
State Board of Architect Examiners
671.125
Rulemaking authority of board
671.220
Civil penalties
671.310
Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.312
Purpose of ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995
671.316
Registration requirement for practice of landscape architecture
671.318
Businesses providing landscape architecture services
671.321
Activities not considered practice of landscape architecture
671.325
Application for registration
671.335
Examination
671.338
Confidentiality of application, examination and investigatory information
671.345
Registration based on recognition by other jurisdictions
671.365
Fees
671.376
Renewal
671.379
Stamps
671.393
Code of professional conduct
671.395
Continuing education
671.404
Grounds for refusal to register or renew or for suspension
671.408
Disciplinary actions
671.412
Public contract requirements
671.415
Rulemaking authority
671.425
Issuance of registration after revocation
671.442
Arbitration
671.445
Investigation of complaints
671.447
Persons supplying information to board or advisory committee
671.459
State Landscape Architect Board
671.510
Short title
671.520
Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760
671.522
Artificial turf
671.524
Landscape irrigation systems
671.525
Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor
671.527
Applicant for landscape contracting business license workers’ compensation coverage
671.530
Licensing requirements
671.540
Application of ORS 671.510 to 671.760
671.543
Subcontracting
671.550
Authority of board to investigate
671.555
Investigation of person engaged in landscape contracting business
671.557
Injunctive relief
671.560
Issuance of license
671.561
Practical skills testing
671.562
Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage
671.563
Applicant notice of unpaid judgments, awards and orders
671.565
Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements
671.568
Inactive status for landscape contracting business license
671.570
Qualifications for landscape construction professional license
671.571
Probationary license
671.572
Alternative licensing standards for person licensed as construction contractor
671.574
Inactive status for landscape construction professional license
671.575
License required to obtain judicial or administrative remedy
671.578
Suit for damages for misrepresentation
671.580
Landscape construction professional license not transferable
671.590
Reciprocal landscape construction professional licensing
671.595
Coursework and examination requirements for noncontractor owners and managing employees
671.600
New landscape contracting business license required upon change of ownership
671.603
Persons required to give notification of change of address
671.605
Effect of change in partners or corporate owners
671.607
License refusal or suspension for landscape contracting business debt
671.610
Grounds for sanctions against licensee
671.613
Sanction for failure to comply with certain laws
671.614
Placement on probation
671.615
Installation of backflow assemblies
671.617
Examination for backflow assembly installer license
671.625
Minimum standards for contracts and billings
671.630
State Landscape Contractors Board
671.650
License fees
671.655
Deposit of moneys
671.660
Renewal of licenses
671.670
Rulemaking authority
671.676
Continuing education
671.681
Advisory and technical committees
671.690
Surety bond, letter of credit or other security
671.695
Types of claims
671.700
Notice of claim
671.701
Claims against business holding dual licensing
671.703
Investigation of claim
671.707
Actions following final order of board
671.710
Priority on satisfaction of claims
671.750
Portland metropolitan area business licenses
671.755
Issuance of business license by metropolitan service district
671.760
Business income tax
671.990
Penalties for violations of ORS 671.010 to 671.220 or 671.530
671.992
Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.995
Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459
671.997
Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760
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