Forestry Licenses - Applicant Qualifications - Alterations
Sponsor: Dylan Behler (District 30A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 275 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that an institution from which an applicant for a forestry license graduates on completion of a certain curriculum has certain approval and accreditation; authorizing an applicant to qualify for a forestry license if the State Board of Foresters determines the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to certain requirements; and requiring an applicant to have at least 2 years of experience in forestry that indicates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice forestry.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Behler, Dylan | Delegate District 30A | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Behler, Delegate Behlerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Behler, Delegate Behlerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Huneke, Michael | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |