§ 10–401
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 10-401 (2026)
Title 10. Promotion and Identification of Agricultural Products
Subtitle 4. Maryland Native Plants Program
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Commercial Maryland Native Plant List” means a list of plants that are native to Maryland that are commercially available and appropriate for growing in residential or commercial landscapes.
(c)
(1)
“Native plant” means a plant that occurs naturally in the State and surrounding region, ecosystem, and habitat, without direct or indirect human actions.
(2)
“Native plant” includes a plant that:
(i)
Was present before colonial settlement; or
(ii)
Is listed as native to Maryland on the Maryland Plant Atlas website.
(d)
“Native Plant Specialist” means the University of Maryland Extension agent hired under § 10–403 of this subtitle.
(e)
“Program” means the Maryland Native Plants Program.