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Montgomery County Unlicensed Tree Expert Jailed

James Michael DeNoon of Potomac pled guilty to False Advertising or Soliciting an Unlicensed Tree Expert Business in Montgomery County District Court on January 9, 2007. The judge sentenced Mr. DeNoon to 180 days in jail with 178 days suspended, $1,000 in fines with $500 suspended, and 12 months of supervised probation. For full release, CLICK HERE


January 11, 2007

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov