Code of Massachusetts Regulations 242 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Here’s a breakdown of Massachusetts’s 242 CMR – Board of Registration of Landscape Architects:
📘 What is 242 CMR?
“CMR” stands for Code of Massachusetts Regulations.
Title 242 specifically governs the Board of Registration of Landscape Architects.
Sub‑section 3.00, titled Policy Rules and Regulations, outlines licensure requirements—education, experience, exams, application procedures, and board administration (mass.gov).
You can view/download the official PDF from Mass.gov (Trial Court Law Libraries) (mass.gov) or through third-party sites like Justia for full text of 3.02, current as of March 14, 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
📝 Key Sections
3.00 Policy rules & regulations
Covers broad governance framework (mass.gov).
3.02 – Filing of applications & exam administration
Applicants must apply and be board-approved before taking the exam
Requires accredited degree or equivalent experience under supervision
Submission deadlines, CORI background checks, fees, and document handling policies (regulations.justia.com, reddit.com, mass.gov)
📂 Applying for a License
Mass.gov provides step-by-step application guidance:
First‑Time by Examination
Submit application, sealed transcripts, references, CORI form, and application fee (~$45)
Board reviews eligibility, then candidate applies to CLARB and takes L.A.R.E.
Upon passing, submit results and $66 licensing fee (mass.gov)
Reciprocity
Similar documentation plus verification of existing license
Requires $66 reciprocity fee
Once approved, pay $66 license issuance fee (mass.gov)
🏛️ Board Policies & Experience Requirements
While 242 CMR doesn’t detail “diversified experience,” the Board’s internal policy outlines expectations:
Minimum 2 years of full-time supervised experience post-education
Supervision must be by a licensed landscape architect (10+ years experience)
Should include project programming, site analysis, grading plans, specifications, and field administration (mass.gov, llmc.com)
Other internal guidance covers CORI processing and exam review protocols (mass.gov).
🔍 How to Access the Regulations
Official PDF: Available via Mass.gov at the Trial Court Law Libraries site (e.g., 242 CMR 3.00) (mass.gov)
State Bookstore: You can purchase printed copies of 242 CMR 1.00–3.00 for ~$0.35 (sec.state.ma.us)
✅ Summary Table
Area
Details
Scope
Rules on education, experience, application, fees, and exams
Education
Accredited LAAB/LAAC degree or documented experience
Experience
≥2 yrs supervised, diversified project exposure
Exam
Board approval → L.A.R.E. through CLARB
Fees
App $45, License $66, Reciprocity $66
Policies
Document handling, CORI checks, exam review
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