§ 9.5-202. Membership

MD Agric Code § 9.5-202 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Committee consists of the following members:

(1)    As ex officio members:

(i)    The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

(ii)    The Secretary of Natural Resources, or the Secretary’s designee;

(iii)    The Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary’s designee;

(iv)    The Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s designee; and

(v)    The Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, or the Dean’s designee; and

(2)    Appointed by the Secretary:

(i)    In consultation with the Secretary of Natural Resources:

1.    One individual from a landscaping industry that is regulated by the Department;

2.    One individual from a plant wholesale industry or a plant retail industry that is regulated by the Department; and

3.    One individual from a nongovernmental environmental advocacy organization;

(ii)    Two individuals with experience with invasive plants, agriculture, horticulture, gardening, conservation, or other relevant experience; and

(iii)    One consumer member.

(b)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 3 years and begins on January 1.

(2)    An appointed member may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(c)    An appointed member shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary.