§ 7–206
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. § 7-206 (2026)
Title 7. Foresters
Subtitle 2. State Board of Foresters
§ 7–206LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt:
(1)
any bylaw for the conduct of the proceedings of the Board; and
(2)
any regulation to carry out this title.
(b)
In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board:
(1)
shall administer this title;
(2)
shall adopt a seal; and
(3)
shall keep a record of its proceedings.
(c)
The Board shall keep a record that, for each application for a license, shows:
(1)
the applicant’s:
(i)
name;
(ii)
age;
(iii)
residence;
(iv)
place of business; and
(v)
educational and other qualifications;
(2)
the date of the application;
(3)
whether the applicant was required to take an examination;
(4)
the action of the Board on the application;
(5)
the reason for the action; and
(6)
any other information the Board considers necessary.
(d)
The Board shall:
(1)
keep a list of all licensed foresters that shows the name and place of business of each licensee;
(2)
provide a copy of the list:
(i)
on request, to any member of the public; and
(ii)
every 2 years, on or before March 31, to:
(1)
each licensee; and
(2)
the Secretary of State.
(e)
(1)
With the advice of the established forestry associations, the Board shall adopt, by regulation, a code of ethics for practicing forestry.
(2)
The Board shall distribute a copy of the code of ethics:
(i)
to each applicant for a license; and
(ii)
on each renewal of a license, to each licensee.
(f)
The Board shall adopt regulations that implement the continuing education requirement set forth in § 7-308(c)(2) of this title.