02-333-90 Me. Code R. § 1

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 333-90-1 - General
1. Registration available

A forester may register with the board to supervise and direct an unlicensed person in the practice of forestry.

2. Registration required

No forester may permit an unlicensed person to practice forestry unless:

A. The forester registers with the board and enters into a supervision agreement with the unlicensed person as set forth in this chapter; or
B. The unlicensed person is exempt from licensure pursuant to 32 MRSA §5503.
3. Supervision agreement between supervising forester and unlicensed person

The supervising forester and unlicensed person shall enter into a written agreement signed by both parties acknowledging that the supervising forester will provide direction and supervision to the unlicensed person in the practice of forestry. If not for general employment, the supervision agreement shall describe the particular project, assignment, contract or subcontract for which direction and supervision will be provided. The supervising forester shall provide a copy of the agreement to the unlicensed person. The supervising forester shall retain a copy of the agreement for one year following the termination of supervision, and shall provide the board with a copy of the agreement upon request.

4. Responsibility for activities of unlicensed person

A supervising forester must provide direction and supervision to all unlicensed persons with whom the supervising forester has executed a supervision agreement as described in this chapter. The supervising forester is responsible for all activities of an unlicensed person relating to the practice of forestry that arise from or are related to the employment, particular project, assignment, contract or subcontract referenced in the supervision agreement, whether or not such activities are authorized by the supervising forester.

02-333 C.M.R. ch. 90, § 1