This bill amends existing laws regarding the licensing and examination requirements for arborists and utility arborists in Louisiana. It specifies that the arboricultural examination will now include questions from the Louisiana Arborist Association, the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Additionally, the utility arboricultural examination will also draw from the same sources.

Furthermore, the bill updates the license renewal requirements for both arborists and utility arborists. It replaces the previous requirement for attendance at a continuing training seminar with a mandate to complete such a seminar, which may be administered by the Louisiana Arborist Association or other entities. It also introduces a new requirement for both types of arborists to show proof of current and sufficient general liability and workers' compensation insurance, if applicable.

Statutes affected:
HB346 Original: 3:3807(B)(1), 3:3808(A)(2)
HB346 Engrossed: 3:3807(B)(1), 3:3808(A)(2)
HB346 Reengrossed: 3:3807(B)(1), 3:3808(A)(2)
HB346 Enrolled: 3:3807(B)(1), 3:3808(A)(2)
HB346 Act : 3:3807(B)(1), 3:3808(A)(2)