# Agriculture (GAG)

## Title 9.5. Invasive Plants Prevention and Control

### Subtitle 2. Invasive Plants Advisory Committee

#### Section 9.5-202

(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.

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