Allegany County and Garrett County - Definition of 'Tree Expert' - Alteration
Sponsor: Senator EdwardsCommittee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'tree expert' to exclude, in Allegany County and Garrett County, a person who, for the immediately preceding 3 years, has participated in a certain program and has been engaged continuously in the practice of timber harvesting, carries certain liability and property damage insurance, and is compensated for cutting, trimming, or removing certain trees on private property.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Edwards, Senator George | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Edwards, Senator Edwardslegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | thompson, lindsaylobbyist | MD Arborist Associations | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | mckitrick, james | department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFthompson, lindsayMD Arborist AssociationsRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Farmland Trust; CropLife America; Delaware-Maryland Agribusiness Association; Denali Water Solutions; Horizon Farm Credit…