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MD HB342

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dylan Behler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires forestry license applicants to graduate from a 4-year forestry program at a college that is both approved by the State Board of Foresters AND accredited by the Society of American Foresters (changing from "or" to "and")
  • Eliminates the previous requirement that applicants have at least 2 years of experience in forestry
  • Allows the Board to approve applicants with substantially equivalent education, including comparable graduate degrees or international degrees
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Forestry Licenses - Applicant Qualifications - Alterations

Licenses

Last Action

Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment2/27/2026
Environment and Transportation1/19/2026

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