§ 32-371. Arborists license and insurance.

(a)

Except as otherwise set out in this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of pruning, treating, or removing trees without obtaining an annual license from the unified government.

(b)

The license fee shall be in an amount set by the county administrator.

(c)

No license shall be required of the unified government or the board of public utilities or their agents.

(d)

Before any license shall be issued, each applicant shall first file evidence of liability insurance in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000.00 for bodily injury and $500,000.00 property damage per occurrence indemnifying the unified government or any person injured or damaged resulting from the pursuit of any activities governed by this article.

(e)

During the term of their license, all arborists shall maintain continuous insurance coverage in at least the amounts required under subsection (d) of this section with an insurance company admitted to do business in the state and shall submit certificates of insurance to the unified government license division evidencing such coverage and providing that the unified government will be notified in the event of cancellation, nonrenewal, or other change in coverage.

(Ord. No. O-28-08, § 1(20), 4-3-2008)