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MD HB342
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dylan Behler
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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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