Regulation .08 Violation of Regulations.

Pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §5-421(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, the Department of Natural Resources may temporarily suspend, for a period not to exceed 2 years, the license of a licensed tree expert who violates this chapter. This power of suspension is in addition to, and not in limitation of, the Department of Natural Resources' power to revoke or suspend a tree expert license pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §5-421(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Before the suspension, revocation, or denial of a tree expert license, the Department shall provide a contested case hearing conducted in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 08.01.04.

During the suspension or revocation of a tree expert license, the tree expert shall not engage in performing tree care work, whether or not under the supervision of a licensed tree expert, for the period of the suspension or revocation.