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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Agriculture, based on a finding of Palmer amaranth on land, to issue an order to an owner of the land to eradicate the Palmer amaranth within 2 weeks after the order was issued and requiring the Department to inspect the land every 2 weeks until the Department determines that the Palmer amaranth has been eradicated.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Department of Agriculture to take specific actions when the noxious weed Palmer amaranth, a plant species listed in state regulations, is found on private or public land. If the Department discovers Palmer amaranth, it must issue an order to the landowner to eradicate it within two weeks. Following the issuance of this order, the Department will conduct inspections every two weeks until the weed is completely removed. The bill also establishes penalties for violating these eradication orders, with fines increasing for subsequent violations, and specifies that these collected penalties will be used to fund noxious weed control efforts. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Talbot County Senators (Other)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 3/3/2026 ) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0613?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0613f.pdf |
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