Local TREND begets Lege Reaction. Anatomy of a Statewide Tree Law

Where: Florida

The legislation: HB 1159 (2019 | FL)

What does it prohibit?

• No city approval to remove, replant, prune, or trim a tree
• No required replanting of a tree if a tree is removed

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