Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months — Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-301 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–301LinkCopy Citation
The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is the State bird.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-302 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–302LinkCopy Citation
The calico cat is the State cat.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-303 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–303LinkCopy Citation
The Maryland Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) is the State crustacean.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-304 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–304LinkCopy Citation
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is the State dog.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-305 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–305LinkCopy Citation
The striped bass or rockfish (Morone saxatilis) is the State fish.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-306 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–306LinkCopy Citation
The Black–Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is the State flower.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-307 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–307LinkCopy Citation
The thoroughbred horse is the State horse.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-308 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–308LinkCopy Citation
The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas phaeton) is the State insect.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-309 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–309LinkCopy Citation
The diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is the State reptile.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-310 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–310LinkCopy Citation
The megalodon (Otodus megalodon) is the State shark.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-311 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–311LinkCopy Citation
The white oak (Quercus alba) is the State tree.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-313 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–313LinkCopy Citation
The original Maryland orange crush is the State cocktail.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-314 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–314LinkCopy Citation
Smith Island cake is the State dessert.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-315 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–315LinkCopy Citation
Milk is the State drink.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-316 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–316LinkCopy Citation
Square dancing is the State folk dance.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-317 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–317LinkCopy Citation
The diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is the official mascot of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-318 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–318LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Governor may designate a citizen of the State as its Poet Laureate.
(b)
(1)
The Poet Laureate:
(i)
may not receive compensation as Poet Laureate; but
(ii)
subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, is entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the performance of duties as Poet Laureate.
(2)
Reimbursement under this subsection:
(i)
shall be paid from the General Emergency Fund of the Board of Public Works; and
(ii)
may not exceed $1,000 in any 1 fiscal year.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-319 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–319LinkCopy Citation
Maryland Rye or Maryland Rye Whiskey is the State spirit.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-320 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–320LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Center Stage in Baltimore City is the State theater.
(b)
Olney Theatre in Montgomery County is the State summer theater.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-322 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–322LinkCopy Citation
The Astrodon johnstoni is the State dinosaur.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-323 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–323LinkCopy Citation
The Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae (Wilson) is the State fossil shell.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-324 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–324LinkCopy Citation
The Patuxent River stone is the State gem.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-325 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–325LinkCopy Citation
Chromite is the State mineral.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-326 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–326LinkCopy Citation
The Natural History Society of Maryland is the State natural sciences museum.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-326.1 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–326.1LinkCopy Citation
The Calvert Marine Museum is the State paleontology collection and research center.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-327 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–327LinkCopy Citation
The skipjack is the State boat.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-328 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–328LinkCopy Citation
Walking is the State exercise.
Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-329 (2026)
Title 7. Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 3. Additional Emblems; Designations
§ 7–329LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Jousting is the State sport.
(b)
Lacrosse is the State team sport.