The Board just announced they are phasing out the D-49 Tree Service limited specialty and changing it to the C-49 Tree and Palm classification that will require a trade exam.
This change will be effective January 1, 2024. After the 1st, no new D-49 licenses will be issued. Although currently licensed D-49 contractors will be allowed to keep their license and are not required to apply for the C-49, if the current qualifier leaves, the new qualifier must apply for the C-49 classification and take the trade exam.
You can see the description of the C-49 classification here: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I74808540F7AF11EC8236E412E16FB063?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)
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