§ 7-206. Miscellaneous powers and duties

MD Bus Occ & Prof Code § 7-206 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.