Practices exempt from licensing

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This chapter shall not require licensing in the following cases:

The practice of landscape architecture by any person who acts under the supervision of a registered landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and who, in either event, does not assume responsible charge of design or supervision.

The practice of landscape architecture by employees of the United States government while engaged within this state in the practice of landscape architecture for said government.

The practice of planning as customarily done by regional and urban planners.

The practice of arborists, foresters, gardeners, home builders, floriculturists and ornamental horticulturists performing their respective trades or professions.

The practice of any nurseryman or landscape contractor to practice planting design, planting, and location and arrangement of plant materials.

The practice of architecture or engineering as defined by the laws of the State of Mississippi including, but not limited to, such planting as might be incidental to such practice.

The work or practice of a regular employee of a public service company or public utility, by rendering to such company landscape architectural service in connection with its facilities which are subject to regulation, supervision and control in order to safeguard life, health and property by the Public Service Commission of this state shall be exempt so long as such person is thus actually and exclusively employed.

Any person, firm or corporation performing landscape architecture and working on his own land or property.

Golf course architects engaged in the preparation of drawings and specifications for a golf course, in accordance with accepted professional standards of public health and safety.


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