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Rules - Comments Requested
The Board recently adopted temporary rules, specifically a new rule addressing temporary military spouse registration and associated fee rule amendments to set fees for this new registration type. The temporary rule action was taken to ensure compliance with new statutory mandates found in 2019 legislation, specifically Senate Bill 688 and House Bill 3030. Click here to read the temporary administrative order, which includes the rule text and a statement of need.
Since temporary rules are only valid for 180 days, the Board also proposes to adopt permanent rules and invites public comment on this proposed rulemaking action. Click here to read the rulemaking hearing notice, which includes the rule text showing amendments as well as the need and fiscal impact statement. The comment deadline is close of business (5 PM) on 01/07/2020. See the notice for details, or contact the Board office.
For a summary of these rulemaking actions, click here to see the notice to interested parties.
Scam Alert for OSLAB Registrants
The attached
flyer provides a proactive warning about a potential scam targeting individuals holding professional registrations. Read for tips on how to recognize scams involving requests for registration-related payments or sensitive information. The Board will not ask for payments or sensitive information over the phone, by email, or by text. The Board encourages its registrants to contact the Board office if ever faced with a question about whether a phone call, e-mail, or other request is legitimately from the Board.
Experienced Landscape Architects Wanted!
Board issues Request for Qualifications for Professional Reviewers.
Interested?
Special Rules Advisory Committee
An ad-hoc committee advising on the possible development of new rule definitions for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 804-003-0000.