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Maryland Code, Local Government § 1-1318

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “invasive bamboo” means bamboo that is characterized by aggressive spreading behavior, including bamboo species in the genus Phyllostachys.

(b) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.

(c) The governing body of a county or municipality, by ordinance, may regulate invasive bamboo, including by prohibiting a person from:

(1) selling invasive bamboo;

(2) planting invasive bamboo; and

(3) allowing invasive bamboo to grow on the property of the person without proper upkeep and appropriate containment measures, including barriers or trenches.

(d) The governing body of a county or municipality may provide for the enforcement of an ordinance adopted under this section by:

(1) requiring any damages caused by invasive bamboo to be mitigated; and

(2) establishing a civil fine.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Local Government § 1-1318 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/local-government/md-code-local-govt-sect-1-1318/

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