Ch. 3                                           LAWS OF MARYLAND

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the first clause of
the first sentence of former Art. 56, § 277(a).

It is set forth as a separate section for emphasis.

The word "State" is substituted for the former word
"Maryland" to correspond with other board designations
used in this article.

Defined terms: "Department" § 1-101
"Landscape architect" § 9-101

9-202. MEMBERSHIP.

(A)  COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS-

(1)  THE BOARD CONSISTS OF 5 MEMBERS.

(2)  OF THE 5 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:

(I)  3 SHALL BE LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS;
AND

(II)  2 SHALL BE CONSUMER MEMBERS.

(3)  THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE MEMBERS WITH THE
ADVICE OF THE SECRETARY AND THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.

(B)  QUALIFICATIONS OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MEMBERS.

EACH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MEMBER SHALL BE A LICENSED
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WHO HAS PRACTICED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IN
THE STATE FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS.

(C)  QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSUMER MEMBERS.
EACH CONSUMER MEMBER OF THE BOARD:

(1)  SHALL BE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC;

(2)  MAY NOT BE A LICENSEE OR OTHERWISE BE SUBJECT TO
REGULATION BY THE BOARD;

(3)  MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; AND

(4)  MAY NOT, WITHIN 1 YEAR BEFORE APPOINTMENT, HAVE
HAD A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN OR HAVE RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM A
PERSON REGULATED BY THE BOARD.

(D)  RESTRICTIONS ON CONSUMER MEMBERS.

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