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In this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

BEETLE INFESTED TREE OR TREE INFESTED WITH MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE: a) A tree, alive or dead, which is, or has been, infested with the mountain pine beetle; and b) any lodgepole pine tree (species Pinus contorta latifolia) that is dead or substantially dead, and all deadwood to which the bark is still attached which, because of its condition, may serve as a breeding place for the mountain pine beetle.

DESTRUCTION: Cutting and chipping a tree which is infested with mountain pine beetle; or other method of disposing of a beetle infested tree approved by the director.

DIRECTOR: Has the meaning provided in section 9-1-5 of this code.

GOOD CAUSE: A showing by a landowner that compliance with the requirements of subsection 5-11-3B of this chapter will result in a substantial hardship to the landowner.

MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE: The species Dendroctonus ponderosae.

OCCUPANT: Any person in physical possession of any lot, tract or parcel of real property located within the corporate limits of the town who is not the owner of such property. For the purposes of this chapter, "occupant" does not include the owner of an easement or right-of-way across property.

OWNER OR LANDOWNER: Any person who owns any lot, tract or parcel of real property located within the corporate limits of the town.

PERSON: Has the meaning provided in section 1-3-2 of this code.

PROPERTY: Any lot, tract or parcel of real property located within the corporate limits of the town.

TOWN APPROVED TREE REMOVAL CONTRACTOR: A contractor who: a) has a town business and occupational license; b) has attended a seminar sponsored by the town concerning the goals, objectives and requirements of this chapter; and c) has taken and passed a test administered by the director concerning the goals, objectives and requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 12, Series 2009)