D.C. Code § 47-2853.116
Scope of practice for landscape architects.
# (a)
For the purpose of [this part], the term "practice of landscape architecture" means rendering or offering to render services, including consultation, evaluation, planning, and preparation of studies, designs, specifications, and other technical submissions, in connection with the development of land areas where, and to the extent that the dominant purpose of such services is preservation, enhancement, or determination of proper land uses, natural land features, ground cover and planting, naturalistic and aesthetic values, the settings, approaches or environment for structures or other improvements, grading and drainage and the consideration and determination of inherent problems of the land relating to the erosion, wear and tear, blight or other hazards, and the administration of contracts relative to projects principally directed at the functional and aesthetic use of land, and the location and arrangement of such tangible objects and features as are incidental and necessary to the purposes outlined in this section. The term "practice of landscape architecture" does not include the design of structures or facilities with separate and self-contained purposes such as are ordinarily included in the practice of engineering or architecture or the making of land surveys or final land plats for official approval or recording.
# (b)
This section shall not be construed to restrict or otherwise affect the right of any architect, professional engineer, land surveyor, nurseryman, landscape designer, landscape contractor, land planner, community planner, landscape gardener, golf course designer, turf maintenance specialist, irrigation designer, horticulturist, arborist, or any other similar person from engaging in their occupation or the practice of their profession or from rendering any service in connection their occupation or profession.
Source: official DC Code section page (code.dccouncil.gov)
In this chapter (40 sections)
- 47-2853.76 · Definitions.
- 47-2853.78 · Defintions.
- 47-2853.81 · Scope of practice for cosmetologists.
- 47-2853.82 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.83 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.91 · Scope of practice for electricians.
- 47-2853.92 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.93 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.95 · Scope of practice for elevator contractors, elevator…
- 47-2853.96 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.97 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.98 · Temporary license.
- 47-2853.99 · Fees; rules.
- 47-2853.101 · Scope of practice for interior designers.
- 47-2853.102 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.103 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.111 · Scope of practice for land surveyors.
- 47-2853.112 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.113 · Interns.
- 47-2853.114 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.116 · Scope of practice for landscape architects.
- 47-2853.117 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.118 · Prohibited conduct and representations.
- 47-2853.121 · Scope of practice for plumbers or gasfitters.
- 47-2853.122 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.123 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.131 · Scope of practice for engineers.
- 47-2853.132 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.133 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.141 · Scope of practice for property managers.
- 47-2853.142 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.143 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.151 · Scope of practice for real estate appraisers.
- 47-2853.152 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.153 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.154 · Appraisal Education Fund.
- 47-2853.161 · Scope of practice for real estate brokers.
- 47-2853.162 · Eligibility requirements.
- 47-2853.163 · Certain representations prohibited.
- 47-2853.171 · Scope of practice for real estate salespersons.