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 Broward County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 9. CONTRACTORS
 Article XI. REGULATION OF TREE TRIMMERS

  § 9-162. Requirements and standards for tree trimmer licensure.  

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  • (a)

    Before any sole proprietor or business organization may contract to perform tree trimming services or before any governmental agency shall trim trees, such sole proprietor, business organization, or governmental agency shall first apply for and obtain a Class A or Class B Tree Trimmer License from the County.

    (b)

    It shall be a violation of this article for any sole proprietor, business organization, or governmental agency to engage in or represent that such sole proprietor, business organization, or governmental agency is qualified to perform work or contracts as a tree trimmer without first having obtained a current valid Class A or Class B Tree Trimmer License from the County.

    (c)

    Nothing herein shall be construed to mean that a person cannot trim trees without a Class A or Class B Tree Trimmer License when such person is an employee of a sole proprietor, business organization, or governmental agency licensed as a tree trimmer and is under the direct supervision of a trained person.

    (d)

    A trained person shall be present at every job site while tree trimming is in progress. If the sole proprietor, business organization, or governmental agency utilizes subcontractors, such entity shall ensure that the subcontractor has a Class A or Class B Tree Trimmer License issued by Broward County.

    (e)

    While engaged in any work or activity which relates to, is referred to, or which is covered by this article, at least one person at the job site shall have at all times a picture identification issued by a governmental entity or agency and evidence that the person meets the training requirements set forth within Section 9-163.

    (f)

    Each license holder shall notify the County, in writing, if there is a change in any information that is required to be stated on the application.

    (g)

    Each license holder shall be responsible for ensuring that all employees engaged in tree trimming are adequately trained regarding safety procedures in accordance with applicable federal and state law, including the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and 29 C.F.R., s. 1910.269, App. E, ANSI Z133.1, American National Standard Safety Requirements for Pruning, Trimming, Repairing, Maintaining, and Removing Trees, and for Cutting Brush.

    (h)

    A copy of the insurance policy(ies) or a copy of a certificate of insurance required by Subsection 9-164(d) shall be available for inspection at each site where tree trimming activities are in progress.

(Ord. No. 2009-14, § 2, 3-24-09)