The Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) notes that previous arguments against licensure in Vermont rested heavily on the belief that landscape architects did not need to be licensed, because if their work affected the health, safety and welfare of the public in a negative way, there were ample legal recourses already in place. The amendment proposed by the House and approved by the Senate recognizes there is an overlap of practice between architects, engineers and landscape architects. Architects and engineers are already licensed in the state.

CLARB notes that landscape architecture is the fastest growing profession among design professions, and that their impact on the state is only bound
to increase.

An amendment in the bill states that on or before December 31, 2013, the licensing board executive will report to the House and Senate Committees on Government Operations. At that time, if it can be shown the act has not benefited the public health, safety or welfare, it will be repealed on
July 1, 2014.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), with assistance from CLARB, has been instrumental in providing support for licensure in the state as part of its ?EUR??,,????'?????<