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§ 1-1318. Invasive bamboo

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Definitions; General Provisions [Titles 1-3] (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 13. Miscellaneous (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2023
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-1318
§ 1-1318. Invasive bamboo
Currentness
Invasive bamboo defined
(a) In this section, “invasive bamboo” means bamboo that is characterized by aggressive spreading behavior, including bamboo species in the genus Phyllostachys.
Application of section
(b) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.
Authorization to regulate
(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.
Enforcement
(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.

Credits

Added by Acts 2023, c. 517, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-1318, MD LOCAL GOVT § 1-1318
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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