Miscellaneous powers and duties

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


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