Section 420-RICR-00-00-1.7 - Firm Registrations - Certificates of Authorization (COA)A. Any firm that intends to practice or offer to practice landscape architecture within the State of Rhode Island shall obtain a COA prior to practicing or offering to practice landscape architecture in this State.B. COA Initial Application Procedures: 1. Every firm applying for a COA shall file a written application with the Board. This application must include: a. A designation of one or more landscape architect(s) registered in the State of Rhode Island as being in responsible charge of all landscape architecture work. The failure to so designate a landscape architect shall result in denial of the application; andb. The COA application fee. This fee shall be waived for firms consisting of one person.2. COAs are not automatically granted to all registered Landscape Architects. To get a COA, a firm must submit a separate and distinct COA application to the Board.3. The Board shall not approve any application for a COA where the landscape architect in responsible charge is hired by the applicant as a subcontractor or independent contractor.4. Once issued, a COA shall remain valid for the period specified unless otherwise suspended or revoked. It is the responsibility of the firm to notify the Board when a landscape architect designated as being in responsible charge is no longer serving in that capacity. A COA for a firm without a designated landscape architect in responsible charge is no longer valid.C. Renewal of COA 1. One renewal notice shall be sent to each registered firm no less than 30 days before June 30 of the expiration year.2. A penalty fee shall be charged for renewal fees received after June 30 of the expiration year. All fees are listed in § 1.13 of this Part.3. It is the responsibility of each firm to notify the Board in writing of any change in name, mailing address, email address, phone number, or person in responsible charge.D. Reinstatement of Expired COA 1. A reinstated COA shall pay the penalty fee, the annual renewal fee for each year the registration was expired, and the renewal fee for the current year.2. A prior registrant whose COA has expired for five (5) years or more shall reapply for registration.420 R.I. Code R. 420-RICR-00-00-1.7
Amended effective 6/24/2019
Amended effective 5/1/2023