§ 9.5-202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 9.5-202 (2026)
Title 9.5. Invasive Plants Prevention and Control
Subtitle 2. Invasive Plants Advisory Committee
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(a)
The Committee consists of the following members:
(1)
As ex officio members:
(i)
The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;
(ii)
The Secretary of Natural Resources, or the Secretary’s designee;
(iii)
The Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary’s designee;
(iv)
The Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s designee; and
(v)
The Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, or the Dean’s designee; and
(2)
Appointed by the Secretary:
(i)
In consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources:
(1)
One individual from a landscaping industry that is regulated by the Department;
(2)
One individual from a plant wholesale industry or a plant retail industry that is regulated by the Department; and
(3)
One individual from a nongovernmental environmental advocacy organization;
(ii)
Two individuals with experience with invasive plants, agriculture, horticulture, gardening, conservation, or other relevant experience; and
(iii)
One consumer member.
(b)
(1)
The term of an appointed member is 3 years and begins on January 1.
(2)
An appointed member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
(c)
An appointed member shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.