§ 10-403
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§10–403.
(1)The University of Maryland Extension shall hire an extension agent to serve as a Native Plant Specialist.
(2)The individual hired to serve as the Native Plant Specialist must have expertise in native plants.
(b)The Native Plant Specialist shall:
(1)Assist the University of Maryland Extension in fulfilling educational and professional training responsibilities related to the Program;
(2)Coordinate with the Department to deliver educational components of the Program;
(3)Provide input and expertise to the Department in the development of the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List developed under § 10–404 of this subtitle;
(4)Provide input and expertise to the Department on the development of a list of certified Maryland native plant growers and retailers developed under § 10–405 of this subtitle;
(5)Teach growers and other stakeholders about techniques for growing native plants; and
(6)Coordinate education, applied research, and outreach to teach the public, landscapers, and other plant users about the importance, benefit, and availability of native plants.