1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Commercial Maryland Native Plant List” means a list of plants that are native to Maryland that are commercially available and appropriate for growing in residential or commercial landscapes.

3. (c)

   1. (1) “Native plant” means a plant that occurs naturally in the State and surrounding region, ecosystem, and habitat, without direct or indirect human actions.

   2. (2) “Native plant” includes a plant that:

      1. (i) Was present before colonial settlement; or
      2. (ii) Is listed as native to Maryland on the Maryland Plant Atlas website.
4. (d) “Native Plant Specialist” means the University of Maryland Extension agent hired under § 10-403 of this subtitle.
5. (e) “Program” means the Maryland Native Plants Program.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 489, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2023, c. 490, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.