13. Every tree care business shall provide instruction and training for its employees in the proper use, inspection and maintenance of tools and equipment and shall require that safe working practices are observed in accordance with the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as well as any additional standards designated by the board by regulation. Every tree care business shall submit documentation of its training program for employees to the board annually, which shall include a model tree safety program checklist, proof of general liability insurance coverage or a letter of credit in an amount established by the board, and proof of workers’ compensation insurance.

L.2009, c.237, s.13.