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Tree Experts and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act S2503 (A2872)

From New Jersey Legislature - Bills   The Tree Experts and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act was signed by Acting Governor Sweeney, on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 3:00 pm. The Act takes effect immediately. For a summary of the Bill, go to www.njleg.state.nj.us/2008/bills/s3000/2503_F1.PDF. To view the Bill in it's entirety go to www.njleg.state.nj.us/2008/Bills/A3000/2872_R2.pdf.

Towns Can Charge Builders for Cutting Down Trees

From newjerseynewsroom.com, by Margaret McHugh   Towns can make builders pay to replace trees they cut down for developments, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, overturning an appellate ruling. (read article)

Rights of Adjoining Property Owners: Overhanging Tree Branches and Encroaching Tree Roots

From www.njlawblog.com, by Barbara Strapp Nelson   Adjoining property owners frequently encounter overhanging branches from a neighbor’s tree, hedge or other vegetation. (read blog)

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