HB 4291
Relating to authorizing the Board of Landscape Architects to promulgate a legislative rule application for waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows the Board of Landscape Architects in West Virginia to create a rule that allows certain individuals to apply for a waiver of the initial licensing fees required to become a licensed landscape architect. The rule will outline the specific criteria and process for these waivers. This change aims to potentially reduce the financial barrier to entry for aspiring landscape architects.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Landscape Architects to create a rule.
- The rule will address applications for waivers of initial licensing fees.
- The rule will specify criteria for eligibility for fee waivers.
- The rule will detail the application process.
- The rule is based on existing authority under §30-1-23 of the Code of West Virginia.
Who is affected
- Aspiring landscape architects
- The Board of Landscape Architects
- Individuals seeking landscape architect licensure in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for waiving initial licensing fees.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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