Maryland SB667 establishes an Edible Forests and Foraging Program to cultivate non-invasive plants on state-owned land for non-commercial personal.

Maryland SB667 creates the Edible Forests and Foraging Program within the Department of Natural Resources. The program aims to designate foraging areas and cultivate non-invasive plants on state-owned land for non-commercial personal use. The bill establishes the Edible Forests and Foraging Fund to support these activities, consisting of permit application fees and other accepted funds. The Department is prohibited from requiring a foraging permit for edible forests, but may require a permit for designated foraging areas.

Maryland SB667 establishes an Edible Forests and Foraging Program to cultivate non-invasive plants on state-owned land for non-commercial personal.

Maryland SB667 creates the Edible Forests and Foraging Program within the Department of Natural Resources. The program aims to designate foraging areas and cultivate non-invasive plants on state-owned land for non-commercial personal use. The bill establishes the Edible Forests and Foraging Fund to support these activities, consisting of permit application fees and other accepted funds. The Department is prohibited from requiring a foraging permit for edible forests, but may require a permit for designated foraging areas.