Maryland § 9.5-202

§ 9.5-202.

    (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.