Maryland Code, Agriculture § 9.5-205

(2)(i) Conduct an annual review of the assessment protocols adopted under § 9.5-301 of this title; and

(ii) Report to the Secretary regarding any proposed changes to an assessment protocol or a replacement of a protocol;

(3)(i) In consultation with the Secretary and the Secretary of Natural Resources, review the qualifications of the qualified independent assessor; and

(ii) Report to the Secretary any proposed changes to the qualifications of the qualified independent assessor;

(5)(i) Review any data submitted to the Committee that indicates a cultivar, selection, or infra-specific hybrid of a prohibited invasive plant is not invasive; and

(ii) If the data submitted under item (i) of this item is deemed accurate and sufficient, advise the Secretary to declassify or preemptively not classify the cultivar, selection, or infra-specific hybrid as a prohibited invasive plant.