W. Va. Code R. § 9-1-4 - Applications

4.1. All applicants must be endorsed by three (3) other persons not related by blood or marriage to the applicant. Two (2) of those endorsing must be landscape architects. No more than one (1) of these landscape architects may be from the applicant's place of employment. The one (1) non-landscape architect may be a general character reference. An applicant may not use a relative or a current Board member as a reference. Applicants unable to obtain endorsements by two (2) landscape architects may use an architect, professional engineer or professional surveyor, licensed in this State, provided that the applicant obtains Board approval for such an endorsement.

4.2. Where the CLARB certificate is transferred to the Board, the forms may be used as part of the normal forms prescribed by the Board.

4.3. The Board may request additional information and/or documentary evidence of qualifications. The Board may also request a personal appearance by the applicant before the Board at a time and place designated by the Board.

4.4. The Board may retain any documents submitted as evidence of qualifications for registration. Notarized photocopies of original documents may be submitted.

4.5. Failure to appear before the Board or to comply with a written request from the Board for additional evidence or information within sixty (60) days of the notice, may be sufficient and just cause for the disapproval of the application.

4.6. The Board shall consider all applicants individually and pass or reject the application by a roll call vote. The Board Secretary shall record the action taken in the minutes. Approval of an applicant requires a majority vote of the Board.

4.7. The Board shall outline the action taken on each application.

4.8. The Board may establish or change the classification under which the applicant is claiming eligibility.

4.9. Appeals from the actions of the Board, unless provided by law, shall be filed with the Board within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the notice of such decision The correspondence shall be sent by certified or registered mail

4.10. The Board shall issue a certificate of licensure and similar wallet card to an applicant who has met the requirements of this State. The certificate signed by the Board members shall show the applicant's license number and the seal of the Board.

4.11. All fees shall accompany the applications and are non-refundable.

4.12. New Applications.

4.12.a. The Board shall receive applications for registration as a landscape architect at any time during regular business hours at the office of the Board. An applicant shall file an application for written examination with the prescribed examination fee in that office at least ten (10) weeks prior to the date of the examination.

4.12.b. Applicants applying in accordance with W. Va. Code § 30-22-9(a) may use military experience to fulfill the required experience, provided that the military experience has been spent in the practice of landscape architecture as defined by the Act.

4.12.c. An applicant may take the L.A.R.E. upon acceptance of his or her application but may not receive a license until successful completion of requirements specified under W. Va. Code § 30-22-9(a).

4.12.d. If an applicant receives a degree in landscape architecture from an accredited foreign institution, the Board may review the applicant's transcripts and waive the need to submit additional information.

4.12.e. An applicant shall demonstrate to the Board's satisfaction that he or she has met the experience requirements prescribed in W. Va. Code § 30-22-9(a). The Board may require evidence to support the adequacy of the work experience required. Periods of full time employment of less than ten (10) weeks may not be considered as valid work experience. Work experience received outside the United States or Canada is limited to one (1) year maximum. Work experience verifications are the responsibility of the applicant and shall be submitted on forms supplied by the Board as part of the completed application package.

4.13. Reciprocal Applications.

4.13.a. An applicant applying for registration in accordance with W. Va. Code § 30-22-11, will be accepted only:

4.13.a.1. If he or she holds a CLARB certification; or

4.13.a.2. If he or she submits satisfactory proof that he or she is registered in good standing in another State.

4.13.b. The applicant may apply for a temporary permit to practice until the next scheduled examination date as provided in section 6 of this rule.

Notes

W. Va. Code R. § 9-1-4