§ 7-206. Miscellaneous powers and duties

   (a) Powers -- In general. -- In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt:

   (1) any bylaw for the conduct of the proceedings of the Board; and

   (2) any regulation to carry out this title.

(b) Duties -- In general. -- In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Board:

   (1) shall administer this title;

   (2) shall adopt a seal; and

   (3) shall keep a record of its proceedings.

(c) Record of applications. -- The Board shall keep a record that, for each application for a license, shows:

   (1) the applicant's:

      (i) name;

      (ii) age;

      (iii) residence;

      (iv) place of business; and

      (v) educational and other qualifications;

   (2) the date of the application;

   (3) whether the applicant was required to take an examination;

   (4) the action of the Board on the application;

   (5) the reason for the action; and

   (6) any other information the Board considers necessary.

(d) Roster of licensees. -- The Board shall:

   (1) keep a list of all licensed foresters that shows the name and place of business of each licensee;

   (2) provide a copy of the list:

      (i) on request, to any member of the public; and

      (ii) every 2 years, on or before March 31, to:

         1. each licensee; and

         2. the Secretary of State.

(e) Code of ethics. --

   (1) With the advice of the established forestry associations, the Board shall adopt, by regulation, a code of ethics for practicing forestry.

   (2) The Board shall distribute a copy of the code of ethics:

      (i) to each applicant for a license; and

      (ii) on each renewal of a license, to each licensee.

(f) Regulations regarding continuing education. -- The Board shall adopt regulations that implement the continuing education requirement set forth in § 7-308(c)(2) of this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 301, 306, 308, 309; 1989, ch. 3, § 1; 1993, ch. 470; 1997, ch. 5.