Md. Code, Local Government § 1–1318

(a) In this section, “invasive bamboo” means bamboo that is characterized

by aggressive spreading behavior, including bamboo species in the genus

Phyllostachys.

(b) This section applies to all counties and municipalities.

(c) The governing body of a county or municipality, by ordinance, may

regulate invasive bamboo, including by prohibiting a person from:

(1) selling invasive bamboo;

(2) planting invasive bamboo; and

(3) allowing invasive bamboo to grow on the property of the person

without proper upkeep and appropriate containment measures, including barriers or

trenches.

(d) The governing body of a county or municipality may provide for the

enforcement of an ordinance adopted under this section by:

(1) requiring any damages caused by invasive bamboo to be

mitigated; and

(2) establishing a civil fine.