02-333-100 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 333-100-4 - Obligations to the Public
1. Disclosure of Role

A forester must clearly state on whose behalf the forester provides any opinions or makes any professional statements. In dealing with the public, a forester must clearly identify him- or herself, the client, and any other person whose interests the forester is representing.

2. Public Comment

A forester shall base public comment on forestry matters on accurate knowledge and shall not distort or withhold pertinent information to substantiate a point of view.

3. Ethics First

A forester shall uphold this Code of Ethics above the demands of employment.

4. Comply With Laws

A forester shall at all times in the performance of forestry services abide by federal and state laws and municipal ordinances involving forestry and timber harvesting, land use, agriculture, natural resource management and protection, environmental protection and the handling of client funds.

5. Advertising

A forester shall only advertise in a dignified and truthful manner, stating the services the forester is qualified and prepared to perform. Such advertisements may include references to fees charged, but may not include references to past clients served without their prior written consent.

6. Supervision of Unlicensed Individuals

A forester shall comply with all provisions of the Forester Licensing law and the rules of the Board in connection with the supervision of the work of an individual not licensed by the Board.

02-333 C.M.R. ch. 100, § 4