Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Section 7-206

Article - Business Occupations and Professions

§ 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 § 7-308(c)(2) of this title.



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