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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor
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Ch. 115
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Article - Natural Resources
5-418.
(a) The Department may examine an applicant for license as a tree expert and
pass upon the competence of the applicant. It shall issue a "tree expert" license to any
applicant, who:
(1) Pays the fee provided in § 5-419 of this subtitle;
(2) Has attained 18 years of age; AND
(3) (i) Has had 2 years of approved college education in forestry,
arboriculture, horticulture, applied agricultural sciences, or the equivalent education
and a minimum of 1 year of experience with a licensed tree expert in Maryland or
with an acceptable tree expert company in another state AND HAS PASSED THE
EXAMINATION GIVEN BY THE DEPARTMENT; or
(ii) For at least [5] 3 years immediately preceding the date of
application has been engaged continuously in practice WITH OR as a tree expert [with
a licensed tree expert] in Maryland or [with an acceptable tree expert company] in
another state; [and] OR
(III) IS ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE BY
SUBMISSION OF INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE TREE EXPERT BUSINESS AND ANY
TWO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE TREE EXPERT BUSINESS:
1. A LIABILITY INSURANCE CERTIFICATE;
2. A BUSINESS REGISTRATION FILING;
3. AN INCOME TAX RETURN;
4. 3. A BINDER OR CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FOR
WORKERS' COMPENSATION; OR
5. 4. A WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCES; AND
(4) Has passed the examination given by the Department.
(b) Every licensee shall carry and show proof of liability and property damage
insurance, in the form and amount required by the Department at the time it issues
the license. The licensee shall maintain the insurance protection for the period the
license is in effect.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of Maryland
read as follows:
Article - Natural Resources
5-420.
The Department shall prepare and conduct examinations as often as necessary,
but at least once a year if there are any applicants. A candidate who [has passed]
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