Updates the public shade tree law to enhance tree warden qualifications and responsibilities.

This bill amends the public shade tree law to enhance the qualifications and responsibilities of tree wardens. It mandates that tree wardens in cities with over 10,000 residents must have training and experience in arboriculture and be licensed by the Department of Agricultural Resources. The bill also allows tree wardens to propose regulations for the care and preservation of public shade trees and to trim or cut down trees and bushes that are deemed hazardous or obstructive.

Updates the public shade tree law to enhance tree warden qualifications and responsibilities.

This bill amends the public shade tree law to enhance the qualifications and responsibilities of tree wardens. It mandates that tree wardens in cities with over 10,000 residents must have training and experience in arboriculture and be licensed by the Department of Agricultural Resources. The bill also allows tree wardens to propose regulations for the care and preservation of public shade trees and to trim or cut down trees and bushes that are deemed hazardous or obstructive.