Legislation would regulate tree trimming in MontCo

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Proposed legislation in Montgomery County would spare trees along roads and sidewalks from being cut down during utility work.

The bill, scheduled to be introduced Tuesday, would require anyone who is working on sidewalks, roads, curbs and the like to acquire a permit before he or she is allowed to perform any work on trees that are on county land and rights of way.

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