Adopts uniform standards for landscape architecture licensure in Hawaii.

The bill adopts uniform standards for licensing landscape architects in Hawaii, aligning with the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB). It modifies the Hawaii Revised Statutes to reduce the years of experience required for licensure while ensuring public protection. The new standards include passing the national landscape architect licensing examination and a written examination testing knowledge of Hawaii's climatic conditions, native plants, land use ordinances, and cultural history. The bill takes effect upon approval.

Adopts uniform standards for landscape architecture licensure in Hawaii.

The bill adopts uniform standards for licensing landscape architects in Hawaii, aligning with the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB). It modifies the Hawaii Revised Statutes to reduce the years of experience required for licensure while ensuring public protection. The new standards include passing the national landscape architect licensing examination and a written examination testing knowledge of Hawaii's climatic conditions, native plants, land use ordinances, and cultural history. The bill takes effect upon approval.