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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Agriculture § 9.5-202 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/agriculture/md-code-agric-sect-9-5-202/
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