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CT SB00507
Bill
Status
1/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows certified commercial forest practitioners to be appointed as town or borough tree wardens, effective October 1, 2017.
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Certified commercial forest practitioners with training or experience covering tree biology, maintenance, pruning, urban forest management, and tree laws are exempt from the required one-year tree warden coursework completion deadline.
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Maintains existing requirements for other tree wardens to complete Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection-approved coursework within one year of appointment, including tree biology, maintenance, pruning, urban forest management, and tree laws.
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Preserves existing exemptions for licensed arborists and tree wardens who appoint qualified deputy tree wardens to satisfy coursework requirements.
Legislative Description
An Act Authorizing Certified Foresters To Serve As Tree Wardens.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/06
3/2/2017