It shall be unlawful for any person or firm to engage in the business or occupation of pruning, treating, or removing public trees within the Municipality without first applying for and procuring a license. The license fee shall be paid annually in advance in an amount as determined from time to time by Council, provided, however, that no license shall be required of any public service endeavors. Before any license shall be issued, each applicant shall first file evidence of possession of Workers Compensation and of liability insurance in the minimum amounts of three- hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for bodily injury and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) property damage indemnifying the Municipality of any person injured or damage resulting from the pursuit of such endeavors as herein described. Applicants must sign a statement indicating they have read and are familiar with National Arbor Standards.
(Ord. 07-05. Passed 4-11-05.)