# Business Occupations and Professions (GBO)

## Title 7. Foresters

### Subtitle 2. State Board of Foresters

#### Section 7-206

(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 Sec. 7-308(c)(2) of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Occ. & Prof. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)