The County Book, Anne Arundel County

Tree care

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Renewals

Licensed Tree Expert license: two calendar years, renewed biennially

All tree care for compensation in Maryland requires a Licensed Tree Expert (LTE). The license is good for two calendar years and must be renewed biennially.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: MD DNR Forest Service, LTE study guide and license application; Md. Code, Natural Resources § 5-418

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30

Paperwork

Licensed Tree Experts must carry liability and property-damage insurance continuously

A Licensed Tree Expert must carry liability and property-damage insurance continuously as a condition of the license.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: MD DNR Forest Service; Md. Code, Natural Resources § 5-418

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30