Section 5-422 – Reciprocity
The Department may issue and grant a license to or otherwise authorize the practice as a tree expert in Maryland by any person who is a lawful holder of a tree expert license under the laws of another state which extends similar privileges to licensed tree experts of this State. The requirements for the license […]
Section 5-423 – Prohibited Conduct
(a) A person may not: (1) solicit, advertise, or represent the person to the public as a tree expert, or assume to practice as a tree expert without having received a license; or (2) after having received the license and subsequently losing it by revocation or suspension continue to practice as a tree expert; or (3) […]
Section 5-421 – Revocation and Suspension
(a) (1) The Department may permanently revoke or temporarily suspend the license of any licensed tree expert who: (i) Is found guilty of any fraud or deceit in obtaining the license, or guilty of negligence or wrongful conduct in the practice of tree culture or care; or (ii) In the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, as defined […]
Section 5-415 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Licensed tree expert” means a person who has received from the Department a license displaying the person’s qualifications to practice as a tree expert. (c) (1) “Tree expert” means a person who represents to the public that the person is skilled in the science of tree care […]
Section 5-416 – Licenses — Applicants to Be Examined by Department
The Department may examine applicants for licensing as tree experts and pass upon their competence.
Section 5-417 – Licensing Requirements
(a) (1) A person may not engage in the work or business of a tree expert without a license issued under the provisions of this part. (2) An employee under the supervision of a licensed tree expert may not be required to have a license in the name of the employee. (b) A licensed tree expert shall within a […]
Section 5-418 – Issuance; Qualifications; Insurance
(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; (3) (i) Has had 2 years of approved college education […]
Section 5-419 – License Application and Examination Fee; Renewal and Fee; Accounting
(a) An applicant shall pay to the Department at the time of making application, a fee set by the Department by regulation in an amount not to exceed the costs of processing the application. (b) (1) A tree expert license shall be renewed in accordance with a timetable and procedure established by the Department by regulation. (2) A person […]
Section 5-420 – Time of Examinations; Reexamination
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 failed a subject that is part of the examination given may be reexamined in that subject only at any subsequent examination held within 1 year of the date the candidate […]