N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3A-3.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 7:3A-3.4 - Exemption from Licensed Tree Expert Examination

(a) Until April 12, 2018, the Board shall grant any individual licensure as a tree expert, without requiring that the individual sit for the licensure examination, provided that the individual submits an application for licensure as a tree expert pursuant to (b) below and the Board determines that the individual is of good moral character and has received certification as a tree expert pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:15C-1 prior to April 17, 2017, that was valid and in force as of April 17, 2017, and is in good standing with the Board.

(b) An applicant for licensure under this section shall submit a copy of his or her most recent Certified Tree Expert (CTE) Certification Card to the Board's address along with a completed application on a form, which can be found on the Board's website at www.njtreeexperts.org.

(c) Upon receipt of the application together with a copy of the CTE Certification Card, the Board will determine whether the applicant meets the criteria set forth in (a) above and is, therefore, qualified for licensure under this section and shall notify the individual in writing of its decision. If the Board determines that an applicant is qualified, the Board shall notify the individual in writing of this determination and advise that the Board shall grant him or her licensure as a tree expert upon receipt of the license initial fee listed at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-6.1(a), less any fee the certified individual paid pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:3A-4.3 during Fiscal Year 2017.

(d) Upon receipt of the payment of the fee amount due, the Board shall assign the individual a license number and issue to the individual a license certificate and a license card that display the license number and evidence of his or her licensure as a licensed tree expert.

(e) An initial license issued under this section shall be valid from the date of issuance until the end of the calendar year in which it was issued.

(f) If the Board determines that an applicant is not qualified for licensure under this section, the Board shall notify the individual in writing of this determination, give the reasons for its determination, and advise the individual that he or she may request an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:3A-10.1.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3A-3.4

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 743(a), effective 4/17/2017