Maryland § 5A-402
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5A-402, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5A-402.
(a) There is a Maryland Advisory Committee on Historic Agricultural Structure Preservation.
(b) (1) The Committee consists of 10 members.
(2) The ex officio members are:
(i) the Secretary of Agriculture, or the Secretary’s designee;
(ii) the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee;
(iii) the Secretary of Planning, or the Secretary’s designee;
(iv) the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust; and
(v) the Director of the Maryland Cooperative Extension.
(3) The Governor shall appoint the other five members, of whom:
(i) one shall be from a list of at least two nominees representing the Maryland State Grange;
(ii) one shall be from a list of at least two nominees representing the Maryland Farm Bureau;
(iii) two shall be individuals actively engaged in agriculture; and
(iv) one shall be a member of the Maryland Environmental Trust.
(c) The Secretary of Planning serves as chair.
(d) The term of an appointed member is 4 years.
(e) A member of the Committee:
(1) may not receive compensation as a member; but
(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5A-402
What does Maryland Code § 5A-402 cover?
Section 5A-402 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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