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§ 9.5-101. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandAgricultureEffective: October 1, 2011

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Agriculture
Title 9.5. Invasive Plants Prevention and Control (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 1. Definitions (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2011
MD Code, Agriculture, § 9.5-101
§ 9.5-101. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
Committee
(b) “Committee” means the Invasive Plants Advisory Committee.
Invasive plant
(c) “Invasive plant” means a terrestrial plant species that:
(1) Did not evolve in the State; and
(2) If introduced within the State, will cause or is likely to cause, as determined by the Secretary:
(i) Economic harm;
(ii) Ecological harm;
(iii) Environmental harm; or
(iv) Harm to human health.
Landscaping services
(d) “Landscaping services” includes services for ornamental horticultural design, maintenance, and installation of living plants.
Tier 1 invasive plant
(e) “Tier 1 invasive plant” includes invasive plant species that cause or are likely to cause severe harm within the State.
Tier 2 invasive plant
(f) “Tier 2 invasive plant” includes invasive plant species that cause or are likely to cause substantial negative impact within the State.

Credits

Added by Acts 2011, c. 142, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2011.
MD Code, Agriculture, § 9.5-101, MD AGRIC § 9.5-101
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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