Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 10-405
Voluntary certification program; Maryland Native Plant Grower; Maryland Native Plant Retailer
Effective Jul 1, 2024Added by Acts 2023, c. 489, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2023, c. 490, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.State of Maryland
(a)
- (1) The Department, in consultation with the University of Maryland Extension, shall create a voluntary certification program for growers and retailers to be identified as a Maryland Native Plant Grower or a Maryland Native Plant Retailer, or both.
- (2) This certification shall only be available to growers and retailers that are selling native plants listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List.
(b)
- (1) The Department shall develop and maintain a list of certified Maryland Native Plant Growers and certified Maryland Native Plant Retailers.
- (2) The lists developed under this subsection shall be posted online in accordance with § 10-407 of this subtitle.
Added by Acts 2023, c. 489, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2023, c. 490, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.