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Detailed Information for: Landscape Construction Professional, Individual (All Phase Plus Backflow)
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Updated: 8/7/2009
Description: Highest level of licensure. Perform all activities associated with landscape contracting work if associated with landscape contracting business.

Similar Keywords: landscaping, contractors, lawncare, gounds caretaker, maintenance, landscapers, yard, mowing, underground lawn sprinklers system, irrigation backflow, cleanup, cleaning, backflow preventers
Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 671.510
OAR 808-003
Duration: 1 year intial license
Fees - application, exam, etc.:  Initial: $100.00 application, $95.00 license fee after passage of exams.

Renewal: $95
Duplicate: No fee
Responsible Agency: Landscape Contractors Board
Fee Exemptions: None
Examination Information: Must pass Laws and Rules, General A,B,C,D, Irrigation and Backflow. A passing score of 75% is required for all sections of the exam.
For more information please see the "Individual Landscape Construction Professional License Packet" page 3 - 5
Continuing Ed Requirements: 20 hours every two years.
Bonding Requirements: none
Insurance Requirements: none
Prerequisites: 1. Pay fee
2. Two years employment with licensed landscape contracting business; OR
one year employment and one year landscape or related education at accredited institution of higher education; OR
Associate, Bachelors, or Master's degree in horticulture or related field with a cooperative work experience included; OR
CLT certification with Oregon Landscape Contractors Association; OR
provide documentation of four years of landscape maintenance.
Application Form: Individual License
Renewals: Prerequisites
Licensed within previous two years.

Required Documentation
1. Complete and signed application form.
2. Required Fee
3. Any late fees if applicable($25.00 plus any previous renewal fees) 
Duplicate: Replacement of lost license.

Prerequisite
Must have valid license. 
Service Links:  Exam Study Guide
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Required Documentation: Complete and signed application form.
Employment verification or alternate experience/education verification forms
Additional Information: Once an individual becomes licensed they cannot work as a landscape construction professional unless they are an owner or an employee of a licensed landscape business.

  Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
Agency Name: Landscape Contractors Board
E-mail Address: lcb.info@state.or.us
Phone: 503-378-5909
Mail Address: 2111 Front St NE Suite 2-101

Salem, OR 97301
Website Information: http://www.lcb.state.or.us

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