Maryland SB613 establishes penalties for the presence of Palmer amaranth, a noxious weed, and mandates its eradication.

Maryland SB613 amends agriculture laws to address the Palmer amaranth, a noxious weed. The bill mandates the Department of Agriculture to issue eradication orders to landowners if Palmer amaranth is found on their land. The orders require the weed to be eradicated within a specified timeframe. Penalties for non-compliance include fines up to $2,000 for repeated violations. The bill also allocates penalties collected to a special fund for weed control and eradication efforts.

Maryland SB613 establishes penalties for the presence of Palmer amaranth, a noxious weed, and mandates its eradication.

Maryland SB613 amends agriculture laws to address the Palmer amaranth, a noxious weed. The bill mandates the Department of Agriculture to issue eradication orders to landowners if Palmer amaranth is found on their land. The orders require the weed to be eradicated within a specified timeframe. Penalties for non-compliance include fines up to $2,000 for repeated violations. The bill also allocates penalties collected to a special fund for weed control and eradication efforts.