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HB 561

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Tree Expert Licenses - Application and Renewal Fee Alterations and Insurance Requirements

Sponsor: Courtney Watson (District 9B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 511 (as of Nov 13, 2024)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Specifying the maximum amounts of fees for a tree expert license established by the Department of Natural Resources by regulation; authorizing the Department to permanently revoke or temporarily suspend a tree expert license if the license holder fails to maintain liability, property, or workers' compensation insurance in a certain manner; and requiring the Department to prepare an annual report on the number of licenses issued and certain receipts and expenses and submit the report to the General Assembly by November 1 each year.

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Testimony (4)

MGA witness list
FAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVBowers, JustinDNR-Maryland Forest ServiceOral + Written (PDF)
FAVWatson, CourtneyMGAOral + Written (PDF)
FAVDelegate Watson, Delegate WatsonlegislatorIndividualOral
FWABauer Farace , DanielleMaryland Arborist AssociationWritten (PDF)

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