New York A06639 requires employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to obtain sawyer certifications for tree maintenance.

New York A06639 mandates that employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation must first obtain appropriate sawyer certifications through the United States Forest Service National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program before engaging in tree maintenance. This includes obtaining a level A certification for general tree maintenance and a level B certification for hazardous conditions. The training must be conducted during regular working hours, with employees compensated at their regular rate of pay. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A06639 requires employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to obtain sawyer certifications for tree maintenance.

New York A06639 mandates that employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation must first obtain appropriate sawyer certifications through the United States Forest Service National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program before engaging in tree maintenance. This includes obtaining a level A certification for general tree maintenance and a level B certification for hazardous conditions. The training must be conducted during regular working hours, with employees compensated at their regular rate of pay. The act takes effect immediately.