§14–417.

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or after July 1, 2022, State funds may not be used to purchase or plant an invasive plant species for an outdoor project.

        (2)    The prohibition under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply if the plant species is commonly used for agricultural or horticultural purposes and is being maintained for the purposes of education or research.

    (b)    Each entity that receives State funding and each State agency shall prioritize, whenever possible, the use of plants native to the State for every planting project.