Tree Trimming Laws, Rules, and Regulations

Public Utilities Commission:

• General Order No. 95 (GO95)
  • Rule 35 Tree Trimming

General Industry Safety Orders

Title 8 of the California Administrative Code:

• Article 12. Tree Work, Maintenance or Removal
  • 3423. Electrical Hazards, General

High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders

Title 8 of the California Administrative Code:

• Article 1. Definitions
  • 2700. Definitions
• Article 37. Provisions for Preventing Accidents Due to Proximity to Overhead Lines
  • 2946. Provisions for Preventing Accidents Due to Proximity to Overhead Lines
• Article 38. Line Clearance Tree Trimming Operations
  • 2950. Application
  • 2951. Line Clearance Operations

Penal Code:

• Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health and Safety
  • Section 385. Person (s) Working Around High Voltage Overhead Conductors
  • Section 420.1. Prevent , Hinder or Obstruct Entry to an Easement etc.
  • Section 593. Persons interfering with, or obstructing any power line.

Business and Professions Code:

• Section 7026.1. (d) Licensed Tree Trimming Contractor

Code of Civil Procedure:

• Section 1029.8. (a, b and c) Unlicensed Person

California Code of Regulations

Division 8 - Contractors State License Board:

• Title 16. Professional And Vocational Regulations
  • Article 3. Classification: C61 - Limited Specialty, Category: D49 - Tree Service Contractor