# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 2. Department of Agriculture

### Subtitle 1. Organization, Powers and Authority of Department -- in General

#### Section 2-106

(a) The following positions and units are included within the Department:

  (1) The Maryland Agricultural Fair Board;

  (2) The Chief of Weights and Measures;

  (3) The State Chemist;

  (4) The State Veterinarian;

  (5) The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;

  (6) The State Soil Conservation Committee;

  (7) The Maryland Agricultural Commission;

  (8) The Maryland Horse Industry Board;

  (9) The Maryland Winery and Grape Growers' Advisory Board;

  (10) The Seafood Marketing Advisory Commission; and

  (11) The State Specialist for Value-Added Agriculture.

(b) The Secretary shall appoint the State Chemist, State Veterinarian, State Specialist for Value-Added Agriculture, and Chief of Weights and Measures.

(c) The Department also includes any other position or unit which is declared within the Department pursuant to law.

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