§ 9.5-202
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§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.
(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.