# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 10. Promotion and Identification of Agricultural Products

### Subtitle 4. Maryland Native Plants Program

#### Section 10-403

(a)

  (1) The University of Maryland Extension shall hire an extension agent to serve as a Native Plant Specialist.

  (2) The individual hired to serve as the Native Plant Specialist must have expertise in native plants.

(b) The Native Plant Specialist shall:

  (1) Assist the University of Maryland Extension in fulfilling educational and professional training responsibilities related to the Program;

  (2) Coordinate with the Department to deliver educational components of the Program;

  (3) Provide input and expertise to the Department in the development of the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List developed under Sec. 10-404 of this subtitle;

  (4) Provide input and expertise to the Department on the development of a list of certified Maryland native plant growers and retailers developed under Sec. 10-405 of this subtitle;

  (5) Teach growers and other stakeholders about techniques for growing native plants; and

  (6) Coordinate education, applied research, and outreach to teach the public, landscapers, and other plant users about the importance, benefit, and availability of native plants.

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Md. Code Ann., Agric. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)