WAC 308-13-170   Retired status certificate of registration.  Any individual who has been issued a certificate of registration, in accordance with chapter 18.96 RCW, as a landscape architect having reached at least the age of sixty-five and having discontinued active practice may be eligible to obtain a "retired certificate of registration." If granted, further certificate of registration renewal fees are waived. For the purpose of this provision, "active practice" is as defined in RCW 18.96.030.

     (1) Applications. Those persons wishing to obtain the status of a retired registration shall complete an application on a form as provided by the board. If deemed eligible by the board, the retired status would become effective on the first scheduled renewal date of the certificate of registration that occurs on or after the applicant reaches the age of sixty-five. It shall not be necessary that an expired certificate of registration be renewed to be eligible for this status. The board will not provide refund of renewal fees if the application for "retired" status is made and granted before the date of expiration of the certificate of registration.

     (2) Privileges. In addition to the waiver of the renewal fee, a retired registrant is permitted to:

     (a) Retain the board-issued wall certificate of registration;

     (b) Use the title landscape architect, provided that it is supplemented by the term "retired," or the abbreviation "ret";

     (c) Work as a landscape architect in a volunteer capacity, provided that the retired registrant does not create landscape architectural plans, and does not use his/her seal, except as provided for in (d) of this subsection;

     (d) Provide experience verifications and references for persons seeking registration under chapter 18.96 RCW. If using his/her professional seal, the retired registrant may place the word "retired" in the space designated for the date of expiration;

     (e) Serve as a volunteer in an instructional capacity on landscape architectural topics;

     (f) Provide services as a technical expert before a court, or in preparation for pending litigation, on matters directly related to landscape architectural work performed by the registrant before he/she was granted a retired registration;

     (g) Serve in a function that supports the principles of registration and promotes the profession of landscape architecture, such as members of commissions, boards or committees;

     (h) Serve in a landscape architectural capacity as a "good samaritan," as set forth in RCW 38.52.195 and 38.52.1951, provided said work is otherwise performed in accordance with chapter 18.96 RCW.

     (3) Restrictions. A retired registrant is not permitted to:

     (a) Perform any landscape architectural activity, as provided for in RCW 18.96.030, unless said activity is under the direct supervision of a Washington state licensed landscape architect who has a valid/active registration in the records of the board;

     (b) Apply his/her professional stamp, as provided for in RCW 18.96.150, to any plan, specification, or report, except as provided for in subsection (2)(d) of this section.

     (4) Certificate of registration reinstatement. A retired registrant, upon written request to the board and payment of the current renewal fee, may resume active landscape architectural practice. At that time, the retired registrant shall be removed from retired status and placed on valid/active status in the records of the board. All rights and responsibilities of a valid/active registration will be in effect. At the date of expiration of the reinstated certificate of registration, the registrant may elect to either continue active registration or may again apply for retired registration in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

     (5) Exemptions. Under no circumstances shall a registrant be eligible for a retired registration if his/her certificate of registration has been revoked, surrendered, or in any way permanently terminated by the board under chapter 18.96 RCW. Registrants who are suspended from practice and/or who are subject to terms of a board order at the time they reach age sixty-five shall not be eligible for a retired registration until such time that the board has removed the restricting conditions.

     (6) Penalties for noncompliance. Any violations of this section shall be considered unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.235.130 and are subject to penalties as provided for in RCW 18.235.110.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.96.060. 07-05-039, § 308-13-170, filed 2/15/07, effective 3/18/07.]