The purpose of this chapter is to provide a safe work environment for employees engaged in tree care including, but not limited to, cutting, pruning, or other work on a standing tree as well as tree removal.

Authority: Labor and Employment Article, §§2-106(b)(4), 5-104, and 5-312; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: September 3, 2012 (39:17 Md. R. 1147)