Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 9.5-303
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Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2019
(a) On finding a tier 1 plant in violation of § 9.5–302(a)(2) of this subtitle, the Secretary may: (1) Issue a written condemnation seizure order; (2) Mark or tag the plant in a conspicuous manner; and (3) Provide written notice to the owner, tenant, or person in charge of the premises.
(a) On finding a prohibited invasive plant in violation of § 9.5–302(b)(1) of this subtitle, the Secretary may: (1) Issue a written condemnation seizure order; (2) Mark or tag the plant in a conspicuous manner; and (3) Provide written notice to the owner, tenant, or person in charge of the premises.
(b) (1) On notice from the Secretary, a person shall dispose of a tier 1 plant in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
(b) (1) On notice from the Secretary, a person shall dispose of a prohibited invasive plant in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.
(2) If a tier 1 plant is not disposed of in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall: (i) Destroy the plant; (ii) Prepare a statement of facts and a statement of the expense of destruction; and (iii) Provide copies of the statements to the Attorney General.
(2) If a prohibited invasive plant is not disposed of in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall: (i) Destroy the plant; (ii) Prepare a statement of facts and a statement of the expense of destruction; and (iii) Provide copies of the statements to the Attorney General.
(c) (1) The Attorney General shall institute the appropriate proceeding to collect the expenses due to the Secretary.
(c) (1) The Attorney General shall institute the appropriate proceeding to collect the expenses due to the Secretary.
(2) A copy of the statements prepared under subsection (b)(2) of this section is sufficient evidence to prove a claim under this subsection.
(2) A copy of the statements prepared under subsection (b)(2) of this section is sufficient evidence to prove a claim under this subsection.
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