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HB913: Arborists; regulation of titles.
Chief Patron
Del.
Harry Purkey (R-82)
Harry Purkey
(R-82)
Virginia Beach, VA
Served: 1986–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
01/30/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
Regulation of arborists. Prohibits any person from using the titles "arborist" and "consulting arborist" unless he possesses the proper certification. The bill provides for injunctive relief to restrain the invalid use of the titles and exempts any person who is not certified to perform arboriculture, defined as the specialized field involving the cultivation of trees and shrubs especially for ornamental purposes, if the person does not represent himself to the public as being an arborist or a consulting arborist.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/30/2008 and 01/30/2008.
Poll Results
2 votes
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