Maryland SB266 allows local governments to regulate invasive bamboo and trees of heaven, including prohibiting their sale, planting, and growth.

Maryland SB266 empowers county and municipal governing bodies to regulate invasive bamboo and trees of heaven through ordinances. These regulations can prohibit the sale, planting, and growth of these invasive species without proper upkeep and containment measures. Local governments may also enforce these regulations by requiring mitigation of damages caused by these invasive species and establishing civil fines. Additionally, the bill allows for the establishment of bounty programs to incentivize the removal of trees of heaven.

Maryland SB266 allows local governments to regulate invasive bamboo and trees of heaven, including prohibiting their sale, planting, and growth.

Maryland SB266 empowers county and municipal governing bodies to regulate invasive bamboo and trees of heaven through ordinances. These regulations can prohibit the sale, planting, and growth of these invasive species without proper upkeep and containment measures. Local governments may also enforce these regulations by requiring mitigation of damages caused by these invasive species and establishing civil fines. Additionally, the bill allows for the establishment of bounty programs to incentivize the removal of trees of heaven.