Pub. Resources Code, § 769 · Article 3. Professional Foresters
Pub. Resources Code, § 769
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An applicant shall meet all of the following qualifications:
(a) Be of good moral character and have a good reputation for honesty and integrity.
(b) Furnish evidence of having completed seven years of experience in forestry work.
Possession of a degree of bachelor of science, or equivalent degree as determined by the board, with a major in forestry, shall be deemed equivalent to four years of experience in the actual practice of forestry work.
At least three of the seven years of experience shall include having charge of forestry work, or forestry work under the supervision of a person registered, or qualified for, but exempt from, registration under the provision of this article. Work completed prior to July 1, 1973, shall qualify if it was under the supervision of a qualified forester, as defined in Section 754. The award of a master of forestry degree shall be acceptable as evidence of one year of such qualifying experience.
(c) Has successfully completed such examination or examinations as are prescribed by the board.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1300.
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