S 3511 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Removes stump grinding as service requiring licensure by New Jersey Board of Tree Experts.

S 3511 removes stump grinding from the list of services requiring a license from the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts. The bill amends existing law to explicitly exclude stump grinding from the definitions of both "tree care operator services" and "tree expert services." This means individuals and businesses performing stump grinding no longer need a specific license from the Board for that service. The change directly affects tree care professionals who offer stump grinding as a standalone service, reducing regulatory requirements for this common post-tree-removal task.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Tony Bucco
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