Is Your Tree Protection Ordinance Constitutional?

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Webinar Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm (PDT)

Description: In modern times, tree protection laws and ordinances of all different kinds are found in many jurisdictions. But if a law or ordinance conflicts with the fundamental rules of a state or federal constitution, then the law is invalid to the extent of conflict. This presentation discusses a sampling of the constitutional challenges that have tested various tree protection laws in the U.S. courts, both successfully and unsuccessfully. Topics include takings, substantive and procedural due process, equal protection, excessive fines, search and seizure, and even freedom of speech rights.

Speaker: James Komen

Speaker Bio: James Komen is a consulting arborist in California specializing in risk assessment and tree appraisal. He helps clients make informed management decisions for individual trees and for tree inventories. His work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals. He is an ISA TRAQ instructor and has taught workshops on tree appraisal around the U.S. and Canada.  He is also a licensed California attorney.

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CEUs:
1.5 Certified Arborist
      Certified Tree Climber
      Certified Urban Forest Professional
      BCMA – Practice
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