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§ 9-102. Secretary's powers and duties

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgriculture

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 9. Regulation and Supervision of Seeds, Turf Grass, Sod, Potatoes, Ginseng and Noxious Weeds
Subtitle 1. Maryland Turf Grass Law
MD Code, Agriculture, § 9-102
§ 9-102. Secretary's powers and duties
Currentness
Inspection; notice
(a) The Secretary shall inspect, sample, analyze, test, and examine sod, plugs, and sprigs offered or exposed for sale within the State for planting purposes, at any time and place and to the extent he deems necessary, to determine whether the sod, plugs, or sprigs are in compliance with the provisions of this subtitle. He shall notify promptly the person who transported, sold, offered or exposed the sod for sale, of any violation.
Rules and regulations
(b) Following a public hearing and public notice, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulations governing the methods of:
(1) Labeling, inspecting, sampling, analyzing, testing, and defining prohibitive and restrictive noxious weeds;
(2) Examining sod, plugs, or sprigs, and the tolerances to be followed in the administration of this subtitle; and
(3) Other rules and regulations necessary.
Certification program
(c) The Secretary shall direct the sod certification program in the State.

Credits

Added by Acts 1973, 1st. Sp. Sess., c. 6, § 1.
Formerly Art. 66C, § 64E.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 9-102, MD AGRIC § 9-102
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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