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  • (1) "Alter" means to change the configuration of a heritage tree by pruning, trimming, topping, cutting, or by any other means.
  • (2) "Committee" means the Heritage Trees Advisory Committee.
  • (3) "Division" means the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands.
  • (4) "Heritage tree" means any tree or group of trees designated as such by the division, in accordance with the following criteria:
    • (a) any live tree or group of trees indigenous to the state, or which has adapted exceptionally well to the climatic conditions of the state, or is one of a kind;
    • (b) any tree or group of trees that has exceptional national, state, or local historic significance;
    • (c) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional size or exceptional form for its species;
    • (d) any tree or group of trees which has an exceptional age for its species; or
    • (e) any tree or group of trees in the state which is the sole representative of its species.
  • (5) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, or association.




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