(a) As used in this chapter and in § 17-15-201 et seq.:

(1) (A) "Landscape architecture" means:

(i) Any service or other work, the adequate performance of which requires landscape architectural education, training, and experience;

(ii) The performance of professional services such as consultation, investigation, reconnaissance, research, associated planning, design, preparation of drawings, specifications, and contract documents, and responsible supervision or construction management in connection with the development of land areas or water features where, and to the extent that, the dominant purpose of such services is landscape development, preservation, and enhancement, or determination of land uses, natural land features, and functional and aesthetic values;

(iii) The determination, location, and construction of aesthetically pleasing and functional approaches and settings for features in the landscape, plantings, landscape irrigation, landscape lighting layout, landscape grading, and landscape drainage;

(iv) Environmental planning; and

(v) The design of tangible objects and features necessary to the purpose outlined herein.

(B) "Landscape architecture" does not include the design of buildings, structures, or facilities ordinarily included in the practice of architecture or engineering; and

(2) "Landscape designer" means a person who makes plans or drawings for the selection, placement, or use of plants when the execution of such plans or drawings does not affect the public health, safety, or welfare.

(b) The title "landscape architect" shall be used by and shall apply only to a person who is licensed under the authority of this chapter.

(c) This chapter shall not be construed to:

(1) Implicitly amend the definition of "practice of engineering" in § 17-30-101 or otherwise limit the scope of the practice of engineering by engineers registered with the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors; or

(2) Implicitly amend the definition of "practice of architecture" in § 17-15-102 or otherwise limit the scope of the practice of architecture by architects registered and licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers.