{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-agriculture-9.5-303","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Agriculture § 9.5–303","heading":"","body":"(a) On finding a prohibited invasive plant in violation of § 9.5–302(b)(1) of this subtitle, the Secretary may:\n(1) Issue a written condemnation seizure order;\n(2) Mark or tag the plant in a conspicuous manner; and\n(3) Provide written notice to the owner, tenant, or person in charge of the premises.\n(b) (1) On notice from the Secretary, a person shall dispose of a prohibited invasive plant in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary.\n(2) If a prohibited invasive plant is not disposed of in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall:\n(i) Destroy the plant;\n(ii) Prepare a statement of facts and a statement of the expense of destruction; and\n(iii) Provide copies of the statements to the Attorney General.\n(c) (1) The Attorney General shall institute the appropriate proceeding to collect the expenses due to the Secretary.\n(2) A copy of the statements prepared under subsection (b)(2) of this section is sufficient evidence to prove a claim under this subsection.","path":["Article - Agriculture"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gag\u0026section=9.5-303","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:55:53Z","sha256":"4c356c4f475b67bad943c023b8324b584e32923b06ed7b492f1555a7c492dd56","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-agriculture-9.5-302","next":"us-md/md.-code-agriculture-9.5-305"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}