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MD HB979
MD HB979Agriculture - Invasive Plant Species - Regulation (Biodiversity and Agriculture Protection Act)
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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Passed
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the regulatory approach for controlling invasive plant species in the State, including repealing certain provisions of law relating to a two-tiered regulatory approach and requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a list of prohibited invasive plants by regulation in a certain manner on or before October 1, 2024; establishing certain protocols for assessing certain nonnative plants and determining whether those plants are invasive or whether the plants may be placed on a certain watch list; etc.
AI Summary
This bill alters the regulatory approach for controlling invasive plant species in the State. It repeals certain provisions of law relating to a two-tiered regulatory approach and requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a list of prohibited invasive plants by regulation by October 1, 2024. The bill also establishes protocols for assessing nonnative plants and determining whether they are invasive or may be placed on a watch list. Additionally, it requires the Invasive Plants Advisory Committee to review the qualifications of qualified independent assessors and provide advice to the Secretary on which plants to classify as prohibited invasive plants.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 590 (on 05/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0979?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_590_hb0979t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0979_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0979t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 203422/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0009/hb0979_20342201.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0979_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0979f.pdf |
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