N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3A-3.8

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

Section 7:3A-3.8 - Exemption from Licensed Tree Care Operator Examination

(a) Until April 12, 2018, the Board shall grant any individual licensure as a tree care operator, without requiring that the individual sit for the licensure examination, provided that the individual submits an application for licensure as a tree care operator pursuant to (b) below and the Board determines that the individual is of good moral character and has documented in the application that he or she has been engaged in the practice of arboriculture since April 17, 2010.

(b) An applicant for licensure under this section shall submit a completed application on a form which can be found on the Board's website at www.njtreeexperts.org, and submit the application to the Board together with:

1. State or Federal income tax returns, with Social Security number redacted, since April 17, 2010, listing the individual's occupation and the name of the employer.

i. If exempt from paying taxes, the applicant may make a written request to the Board to submit alternative documentation of employment;

2. Three letters of reference from professionals in the field of arboriculture or in a closely related field, who have first-hand knowledge of the candidate's work and moral character; and

3. Payment of the license application fee.

(c) Upon receipt of the application and required accompanying documentation, 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 candidate 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 care operator upon receipt of the license initial fee listed at N.J.A.C. 7:3A-6.1(a).

(d) Upon receipt of the payment of the license initial fee 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 care operator.

(e) 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 candidate 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-3.8

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